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Hard bumps of extra bone can form within the bones of your spine, feet, knees, hips, hands and shoulders. Mild to intense pain can occur. When it does, the New Jersey spine and orthopedic specialists at Oasis can help you.
Bone spurs develop when bone has been damaged or irritated over time. They most often result from tissue damage caused by osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that breaks down the protective cartilage cushioning the ends of your bones. When cartilage wears away, your body attempts to repair the damage by producing additional bone tissue, which forms into a spur. According to the Arthritis Foundation, osteoarthritis affects more than 32.5 million adults in the United States, making bone spurs a common orthopedic concern.
As a bone spur grows larger, it can pinch the spinal cord or surrounding nerves, leading to painful symptoms. Recognizing what bone spurs feel like can help you determine whether your symptoms require medical attention. People commonly experience pain, numbness, and tenderness at the site where the bone spur formed. These growths can develop throughout the body, including in the spine, feet, knees, hips, hands, and shoulders.
Bony growths in the knee can make it difficult to bend or fully extend your leg, causing stiffness and discomfort during movement.
Bone spurs within your vertebrae reduce the available space in your spinal canal and often pinch nerve roots or the spinal cord itself. This compression can cause numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs. This nerve compression can significantly interfere with daily activities and may require medical intervention to prevent permanent nerve damage.
Bony growths make it difficult and painful to move your hip. Although the spur is located in the hip joint, you may feel referred pain in your knee. Depending on the spur’s position, your hip’s range of motion may become significantly limited.
Bone spurs in the shoulder can reduce your ability to move the joint freely. Rotator cuff tears and swelling often develop as a result of bone spurs rubbing against soft tissues in the shoulder.
Bone spur symptoms in the hand can include visible bumps or lumps on the fingers or knuckles, joint stiffness, difficulty gripping objects, and pain that worsens with repetitive hand movements or activities.
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of bone spurs, but several other conditions and factors can contribute to their development:
If you are experiencing symptoms associated with a bone spur, taking the next step toward pain relief starts with an accurate diagnosis. Get started with our condition assessment tool below.
Treatment for bone spurs depends on the severity of your condition and the location of the spur. The orthopedic and spine physicians at Oasis offer several treatment options to help you find lasting relief.
The orthopedic physicians at Oasis exhaust non-surgical treatment options before considering surgical intervention. These conservative approaches focus on decreasing inflammation and relieving pain:
Many patients experience significant symptom improvement through conservative treatment alone, avoiding the need for surgery while maintaining normal activity levels.
If non-surgical options have been exhausted and do not aid in providing adequate pain relief of this condition, surgery may be the next step to alleviate pain. Our team performs minimally invasive procedures that reduce recovery time as well as potential complications. Surgical options can include:
If you think you are experiencing pain from a Bone Spur, find the right treatment for you with our treatment finder tool below.
Living with the discomfort and mobility limitations caused by bone spurs doesn’t have to be your reality. At Oasis Orthopedic & Spine, our board-certified orthopedic physicians throughout Northern New Jersey provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for bone spurs affecting the spine and joints. We take a conservative-first approach, exploring all non-surgical options before recommending surgical intervention.
Our team uses advanced diagnostic imaging to accurately identify bone spurs and develop personalized treatment plans based on your specific condition, symptoms, and lifestyle goals. With nine convenient locations across New Jersey, we make it easy to access the care you need close to home. Don’t let bone spur pain limit your activities any longer. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief.
The team at Oasis Orthopedic & Spine consists of experienced physicians and specialists providing comprehensive orthopedic and spine care across nine convenient locations throughout Northern New Jersey. Specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, advanced orthopedic treatments, and pain management, our goal is to bring you the real-world clinical expertise and proven treatment approaches we use in our practice daily.
