Bone Spurs
Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are smooth, bony growths, usually near joints. They develop over time in patients with arthritis or joint damage. The feet, hands, knees and spine often develop bone spurs. A healthy lifestyle can delay symptoms like pain, stiffness and limited motion. Medications, physical therapy and surgery may help.
What are symptoms of bone spurs
Some people have bone spurs and don’t even know it. Spurs start to create symptoms when they:
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Put pressure on nearby nerves.
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Restrict movement.
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Rub against other bones or tissues.
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When that happens, you may feel some:
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Knobby or bumpy areas, especially in the fingers or toes.
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Numbness and weakness, especially in the legs if the spine has spurs.
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Pain near the affected joint, like heel pain.
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Reduced range of motion (how far the joint moves).
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Stiffness.
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Tendinitis (swelling of a nearby tendon).
