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Can a bone deficiency cause bone spurs?

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Dr. Mark Williams answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Generally, a bone deficiency or osteoporosis is not a a cause of bone spurs (AKA osteophytes) but age related degeneration (osteoarthritis and/or tendinosis) is.

Answered 2/20/2015

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