The formation of osteophyte indicates an increased spur of bone that comes mostly in joints. This spur erodes the synovial membrane of the joint leading to inflammation that is responsible for pain. So first thing is to get rid of this inflammation and become pain free. Usually nutritional deficiencies lead to bony derangement leading to spur formation. In Ayurveda there is a procedure in panchkarma that cures it called janu vasti wherein medicated oil is kept over knee for half an hour daily. internally guggul, punarnava,haridra,ajmod based compounds are used to check pain and inflammation. Nutritional diet is a must.