Causes Of Bone Spurs
Health Encyclopedia: Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. Thechronic disease causesthe cushioning (cartilage) between the bone joints to wear away, leading to pain and stiffness. It can also cause new pieces of bone, called bone spurs, togrowaround the joints.
Alternative Names
Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA; Arthritis - osteoarthritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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