What department should I go to for osteophyte?

Written by Li Jie
Orthopedics
Updated on September 07, 2024
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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.

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Can osteophytes be massaged?

Osteophyte, or bone spur, symptoms such as localized pain can be alleviated through massage. However, massage only serves as a relief and does not aim to treat the bone spur itself. Clinically, the treatment for bone spurs also focuses merely on symptomatic relief; it is impossible to completely eliminate bone spurs through oral medications or other physical therapies. Besides massage, options such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications, as well as medications that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, can be used to relieve pain. Additionally, local injections, such as block injections, can also provide relief. However, it is important to remember that the dosage and frequency of block injections are limited; generally, one to two injections per month is the maximum. Excessive use of block injections can damage local muscles and ligaments, worsening the symptoms of bone spurs. (Please consult your doctor before using any medications and do not self-medicate.)

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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.

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Is it good to lie flat with lumbar hyperostosis?

In general, for patients with lumbar spondylosis, if there are no symptoms of sciatic nerve pain, lying flat is usually very effective, but it's best to sleep on a hard bed. If the patient's lumbar spondylosis has caused spinal nerve compression resulting in sciatic nerve pain, it is best for such patients to lie on their side. Side lying allows the knees and hips to bend, thereby reducing the tension on the sciatic nerve and effectively alleviating the symptoms of sciatic nerve pain. Additionally, for those with painful symptoms due to lumbar spondylosis, it is advisable to wear a lumbar support belt to protect the area.

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What should I do about bone hyperplasia?

For the issue of how to deal with osteophyte formation, the incidence rate is very high clinically. The treatment method mainly depends on the severity of the patient's osteophyte formation. If the patient's osteophyte formation is very severe, such as deformities in the joints or nerve compression that affect the patient's normal work or life, it is necessary to actively perform surgical treatment. For example, joint replacement or discectomy, spinal canal enlargement and decompression may be performed to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. Additionally, it is necessary to actively use nutritional and neurological medications to promote nerve recovery. For cases of mild osteophyte formation, conservative treatment options include oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and medications that combat osteophyte formation. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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Is bone hyperplasia easy to treat?

The treatment of bone hyperplasia is relatively complex. Because bone hyperplasia will exist for a long time, most treatments are mainly aimed at improving the clinical symptoms of patients. Although symptoms improve after active cooperation with the treatment, the pathological basis of bone hyperplasia always exists. Later, in the case of increased numbers or fatigue, it is easy to cause the recurrence of pain symptoms in patients. Bone hyperplasia can be treated with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs and anti-bone hyperplasia medications. It is also necessary to reduce the amount of exercise, minimize local irritation, never get cold, and local heat application can be beneficial.