Bone Spurs

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• Bone Spurs Overview
• Causes of Bone Spurs
• Symptoms of Bone Spurs
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Devices
• Surgery
• Follow-up
• Prevention
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Author and Editor

Bone Spurs Overview

A bone spur is an outgrowth of bone that can occur along the edges of a bone. It is also called an osteophyte. Bone spurs are can form in any bone, but are most commonly found in joints, where two or more bones come together. They also occur where muscles, ligaments, or tendons attach to the bone.

Some of the most common parts of the body affected by bone spurs are the neck (cervical spine), low back (lumbar spine), shoulder, knee, foot, and heel.