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I'm a pianist and violist with arthritic bone spurs in my finger joints (no pain). with viola, spurs get in the way of playing. dissolution of spurs?
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Spurs: These relatives of osteoarthritis don't dissolve. Anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve may reduce the amount of inflammation,however. A rheumatologist is best qualified to advise you.
Answered 11/15/2017
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