What should I do about bone hyperplasia?

Written by Cheng Bin
Orthopedics
Updated on September 24, 2024
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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 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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Can osteophytes be treated by taking calcium supplements?

Bone hyperplasia should not be treated with calcium supplementation. This is because bone hyperplasia is caused by the hardening of bone tissue near the joints due to degeneration and wear and tear. Therefore, clinically, only patients with osteoporosis need calcium supplementation. How do we treat bone hyperplasia? The main approach is symptomatic treatment, such as using massage, acupuncture, electrotherapy, and magnetotherapy to relieve local pain and symptoms of restricted movement. Additionally, injection therapy can be used to immediately alleviate local pain, but the number of injection treatments is clearly limited to once or twice a month at most. Excessive use can damage local muscles and ligaments.

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What is bone hyperplasia?

Bone hyperplasia is primarily caused by degenerative changes in the joints or due to trauma, chronic strain, and other factors, leading to the destruction of cartilage and subsequently causing a reactive proliferation of cartilage. Bone hyperplasia is a physiological phenomenon, commonly seen in middle-aged and elderly patients. When bone hyperplasia is asymptomatic, treatment is not required; however, when it irritates surrounding tissues, symptoms such as pain and restricted movement can occur, and treatment is necessary. Treatment mainly involves symptomatic medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, drugs that nourish the cartilage, and drugs that nourish the nerves, among others. Additionally, treatment can include hot compresses, physical therapy, or surgery, all of which can effectively improve symptoms. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor and do not use them indiscriminately on your own.)

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What to eat for calcium supplementation for osteophyte growth

It is advisable to use calcium carbonate or calcium lactate containing vitamin D, as vitamin D can promote the absorption of calcium in the body. Additionally, it is appropriate to sunbathe moderately and engage in regular exercise, maintain a balanced diet, and consume foods rich in calcium such as fish, shrimp, eggs, and milk, all of which help supplement calcium and enhance its absorption. If bone hyperplasia is severe, even sufficient calcium supplementation cannot reverse the localized excess bone growth. If bone hyperplasia severely affects mobility, surgical treatment may be necessary.

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Can people with bone hyperplasia drink alcohol?

Bone hyperplasia is a protective response caused by the bones at joint areas being subjected to long-term muscle traction and wear. Bone hyperplasia itself is not a disease, nor does it affect drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol has neither therapeutic effects nor does it cause pain related to bone hyperplasia, so whether patients with bone hyperplasia drink alcohol is not very significant. For the treatment of bone hyperplasia, the most important things are rest, reducing heavy labor, and avoiding heavy physical work or extensive sports activities. Medications can include oral anti-inflammatory pain relievers, blood circulation-promoting drugs, and cartilage-protecting drugs for symptomatic treatment. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)