Chandrasekaran, MDAn osteophyte is a bony outgrowth or “bone spur” that develops slowly over time in and around joints. Bone ...

This can lead to abnormal bone remodeling, resulting in bone spurs, joint deformity ... The joints of the hands and fingers are commonly affected. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is another autoimmune ...

A doctor does the surgery when the space in the canal narrows because of arthritis, bone spurs, or other problems. When that happens, the nerves can be pinched or squeezed. It usually happens in ...