What department should I go to for osteophyte?
Strictly speaking, bone hyperplasia itself is not a disease diagnosis, but a radiological diagnosis. That is to say, if a patient goes for an X-ray, it might be discovered that there is bone hyperplasia in the cervical or lumbar spine. However, this bone hyperplasia may not necessarily cause symptoms; some patients may have very obvious bone hyperplasia but experience no pain or restricted movement. In such cases, medical consultation is not necessary. If the bone hyperplasia causes pain or symptoms like restricted joint movement, then these conditions might require medical attention. Generally, it is recommended that patients consult an orthopedist first, as orthopedics is a specialized field that can play a role in triaging and broadly determining the direction of treatment. Therefore, it is advised that patients with bone hyperplasia, who wish to seek medical advice, should see an orthopedist first.