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A 23-year-old female asked:
Have a bone spur in left knee (very small and only one), used to hurt a little with discomfort, pain is gone with physiotherapy to strengthen quad muscles. will this lead to osteoarthritis or are bone spurs common?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Kayanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 8 years experience
This may be an early sign of degenerative changes in your knee (otherwise known as arthritis). This may also be a sign of an old injury to the knee. I would recommend you continue to do strengthening exercises and try to remain as active as possible. If it begins to become more bothersome, I recommend seeing an Orthopaedic surgeon or non-operative sports medicine physician to discuss treatment.
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Dr. Kevin Watsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 21 years experience
Bone spurs are a common early sign of arthritis. in the knee. Continue to be as active as possible.
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Last updated Apr 12, 2021
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