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What is remedy for anterior osteophytic lipping?
what is anterior osteophytic lipping
What is the prognosis of osteophytic lipping?
That depends on where it is
What is an osteophytic bar?
Osteophytes are often called bone spurs. These bony protrusions form in and around joints, often causing pain and limiting range of motion. Many osteophytes are identified by their shape such as osteophytic ridging, spurring, or lipping. However, each osteophyte has a unique shape based on the cause and location.
Is osteophytic lipping arthritis?
Yes it is the result of arthritis. when cartilage in joints is worn to a point where bone begins to wear on bone, the bone begins to try to repair itself by replacing bonr that is worn away. this leads to an edge forming that tightens and stiffens joints.
What is osteophytic lipping and what causes this pain?
osteophytic lipping is the formation of bone around or between the vertebral bodies, This can result in pressure being put on nerves that pass between them from the spinal chord. This can lead to pain tingling and numbness in other parts of the body.
