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Home » Spine Conditions » Bone Spurs » How to Get the Most Out of Your Bone Spur Treatment
In many cases, spinal bone spur treatment can be accomplished without surgery. Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are smooth bony deposits produced naturally by the body to strengthen bones that have become weakened due to damage from an injury or osteoarthritis. Osteophytes can be effective for this purpose, but they can sometimes cause problems in the form of localized or radiating pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness. That’s because the presence of excess bony buildup in the spinal canal can potentially irritate or put pressure on the spinal cord or a nerve root.
If you require treatment for osteophytes, you’ll want to work with a physician who can make sure that you choose the most appropriate and effective option for your condition. Additionally, you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize the benefits of your bone spur treatment. Here are some ways to do so:
If conservative bone spur treatment does not provide adequate relief, surgery may become an option. The surgeons at USA Spine Care perform minimally invasive spine surgery that can pinpoint the location of a painful bone spur and then carefully remove it. Minimally invasive spine surgery is a safer and effective alternative to traditional open spine surgery, and the less than 1-inch incision it requires means that many patients have no lengthy recovery.
To learn more about the minimally invasive spinal bone spur treatment options available at USA Spine Care, contact us today.