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Osteophyte formation has been classically related to any sequential and consequential changes in bone formation due to aging, degeneration, mechanical instability, and disease. Often osteophytes form in osteoarthritic joints due to damage and wear from inflammation. Calcification and new bone formation can also occur in response to mechanical damage in joints, or at the attachment points for ligaments and tendons. (wikipedia) in other word they are growth of bone that occur as a result of injury am underlying disease and often accompanies aging. These growth can interfere with the movement of joints or cause pressure to be put on nerves as happens with the back bone,
When the bone in a joint wears through the cartilage and start to touch the opposing bone the it begins to wear. when that happens the body tries to heal it by growing more bone. as it does so a ridge of bone develops around the wear spot making things even worse especially in joints that have a lot of work to do and in joints where nerves pass between.
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Is there a difference between osteophyte and osteophyte complex?
Osteophyte is one abnormal growth. Osteophyte complex is numerous bony growths which can affect not only more than one vertebrae (but several), and can be extremely painful when rubbing on the nearby nerves, and also causes narrowing of the neural foramina(?). You don't want an osteophyte (s) placing pressure on the thecal sac (which is where the cerebral spinal fluid is located). susankatielorraine@yahoo.com
What is osteophyte formation on the articular margin of the patella?
Osteophyte formation on the articular margin of the patella means that there is a bone growth in the joint of the knee. A medical specialist will be able to diagnose the cause for this type of bone growth.
What is a disc osteophyte bar?
An osteophyte is a bone spur that forms usually because of damage to the surface of a joint, resulting in arthritis. A disc osteophyte occurs in the disc space between two vertebrae of the spine.
What is a large exophytic osteophyte?
It is a large build up of bone on the outside of a bone or joint.
There are advanced degenerative changes at the patellofemoral joint with narrowing of the joint space and marginal osteophyte formation?
That sounds like the cartilage in the joint of the knee has worn to a point where the bones have touched forming more bone in an attempt to repair the damage This leads, pain, stiffness and continued damage to the joint.
What is osteophyte formation and facet hypertrophic changes?
what is hypertrophic osteophyte formation
What is early osteophyte formation?
Osteophyte formations are where there is bony deposits within the spinal bone.ÊOsteophyte formation can arise from a number of reasons, such as osteoarthritis, movement of the vertebrae, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, and aging.
Do having mild anterior osteophyte formation c4-5 and c5-6 is that osteoarthritis?
yes.
What is a anterior osteophyte formation in cervical spine Can it cause spasms and dizziness and tremors in the neck?
An anterior osteophyte formation in the cervical spine refers to a bony outgrowth in the front portion of the vertebrae. It can potentially cause muscle spasms by irritating surrounding structures and nerve roots. However, dizziness and tremors in the neck are less commonly associated with osteophyte formation, and evaluation by a healthcare provider is recommended to determine the exact cause of these symptoms.
Is osteophyte formation reversible?
Osteophyte formation is typically considered irreversible, as it represents new bone growth in response to joint degeneration or injury. While certain treatments may help manage symptoms and slow down the progression of osteophytes, complete reversal of the bony growth is unlikely without surgical intervention.
What is unconvertebal joint osteophyte formation mean?
When you get degenerative changes (wear-and-tear) of your joints, one of the things that can happen is the formation of bone spurs. The technical term for this is "osteophyte" formation. The uncovertebral joints are between the bones in your neck. These terms together mean that you have some degenerative change in your neck, which is not uncommon as people age. More specifics would need to be known to determine how much, if any, these changes are affecting how you feel.
What is minimal endplate osteophyte anteriorly?
What I a anterior endplay osteophyte and what are the treatment method
What is posterolateral osteophytes in MRI repors?
moderate left posterolateral osteophyte formation at the c5-c6 level casusing moderate compression of the left c6 nerve root
What is small osteophytes?
osteophyte
Is there a difference between osteophyte and osteophyte complex?
Osteophyte is one abnormal growth. Osteophyte complex is numerous bony growths which can affect not only more than one vertebrae (but several), and can be extremely painful when rubbing on the nearby nerves, and also causes narrowing of the neural foramina(?). You don't want an osteophyte (s) placing pressure on the thecal sac (which is where the cerebral spinal fluid is located). susankatielorraine@yahoo.com
What is osteophyte formation on the articular margin of the patella?
Osteophyte formation on the articular margin of the patella means that there is a bone growth in the joint of the knee. A medical specialist will be able to diagnose the cause for this type of bone growth.
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impression on ventral thecal sac?
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impressio on ventral thecal sac
