What is the definition or description of: osteophyte?

Bone spur: A bone growth or bump that arises from an area of bone that would otherwise be smooth. Commonly associated with osteoarthritis. Typically occur on the periphery of joints.

Spurs: An ostophyte is often referred 2 as a spur. In thritis as in the knee the body knows u have pain so 2 try 2 lower the #/sg in of pressure it layes more bone down 2 increase the wt bearing surface, wee c these as osteophytes, same with the hands and feet. In the foot usually the great toe. It is soft bone so a hard bump 2 them and lead 2 a small fx of no consequence but painfull.