A member asked:

My ent said he is going to remove a bone spur from my septum during septoplasty/ turb reduction. how common is this spur and will it make surgery hard?

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Very common.: These are routinely removed and do not make the surgery any more complicated for an experienced surgeon.

Answered 9/28/2016

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septal spur: Septal spurs are common... The success of removal depends on the skill and experience of the surgeon.

Answered 8/2/2014

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Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not really: Septoplasty involves removing bone and portion of the cartilage, so the procedure is technically the same in the hands of an experienced surgeon.

Answered 6/21/2014

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Septoplasty: A septal spur is a common finding. Your surgeon should be equipped to manage this issue.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Common surgery: This is a relatively common and low risk procedure for an experienced ENT surgeon.

Answered 11/23/2014

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