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What Causes Bone Spurs?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Question: 1977, MD said I had scoliosis, leg .5 inches shorter than other... xrays from 1982.how long does it take to develop bone spurs c6 cervical spine, anterior osteophytes. unable to determine why... had ulcerative colitis for long period of time. what is minimal reverse curvature. 1982 docs said I had arthralgia, 2015 they say I never had it. Have history of arthritis? since 1982, sciatica 1983, meniscus surgery 1985, issues with headaches, back problems, sore joints since 1982 to present date. had UC colectomy 1988. had laminectomy 2011, had Total knee replacement left, 2012.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Bone spurs are caused by arthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your questions and understand your concerns.

Bone spurs are generally a conseguence of osteoarthritis and there is need for several months for them to develop.

Minimal reverse curvature, or reversal of lordosis refers to straightening of normal bending of the vertebral column, or even bending to the opposite side.

If bone spurs are evident, you had arthritis.

Back issues and knee problems could have been caused, or at least worsened by osteoarthritis too.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

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What Causes Bone Spurs?

Brief Answer: Bone spurs are caused by arthritis. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your questions and understand your concerns. Bone spurs are generally a conseguence of osteoarthritis and there is need for several months for them to develop. Minimal reverse curvature, or reversal of lordosis refers to straightening of normal bending of the vertebral column, or even bending to the opposite side. If bone spurs are evident, you had arthritis. Back issues and knee problems could have been caused, or at least worsened by osteoarthritis too. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.