At what age does bone hyperplasia occur?

Written by Zhang Ying Peng
Orthopedics
Updated on September 12, 2024
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Bone hyperplasia occurs around the age of 30, after the body has completely stopped developing. Bone hyperplasia often occurs in joints and is caused by repetitive pulling of bones by tendons and ligaments, resulting in minor bone damage followed by a protective response. Generally, there are no obvious symptoms for bone hyperplasia and it does not require treatment. No non-surgical methods can eliminate bone hyperplasia; only in cases where the bone hyperplasia is particularly large and affects the joints or daily life, surgical methods to remove bone spurs may be considered.

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How to treat osteophyte?

Osteophyte formation can be treated in the following ways. First, if osteophytes do not cause pain, discomfort, or other symptoms in patients, special treatment may not be necessary as osteophyte formation is a physiological phenomenon associated with the normal transformation of joint cartilage. Second, if osteophytes cause local pain, swelling, and limited mobility, treatment can include functional exercise, combined with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, drugs that nourish joint cartilage, and traditional Chinese medicines that activate blood circulation, relax tendons, and relieve pain. Changes to daily lifestyle should also be made to avoid excessive strain, weight-bearing, and stress on the affected areas. For severe cases of osteophyte formation, surgical intervention may be necessary, especially in cases where there is significant spinal or nerve compression or noticeable narrowing of joint spaces.

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How is osteophyte treated?

Bone hyperplasia is mainly caused by degenerative changes in the joints, chronic strain, trauma, and other reasons. There may be no symptoms when there is no pressure or irritation on the surrounding tissues. However, when the surrounding tissues or nerve roots are stimulated, symptoms such as pain and numbness or weakness in the limbs can occur. For the treatment of bone hyperplasia, if there are no symptoms, treatment is not necessary, and attention to rest is usually sufficient. When the aforementioned symptoms occur, anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs, nerve-nourishing drugs, and cartilage-nourishing drugs can be used, along with heat therapy, physical therapy, block therapy, and traction. These methods can play a positive role in improving symptoms. Surgical treatment can also be considered when conservative treatment is ineffective or functional impairment occurs. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Cervical vertebral hyperplasia surgical methods

In clinical practice, for patients with severe cervical spondylosis, such as those showing clear compression of the spinal nerves, exhibiting numbness, weakness, and pain in one or both arms, instability in walking, a sensation of stepping on cotton, or even abnormal urination and defecation, it is necessary to actively pursue surgical treatment. The surgery usually requires general anesthesia and involves the removal of the intervertebral disc, enlargement and decompression of the spinal canal, and vertebral interbody fusion with internal fixation. This should suffice. After the surgery, it is necessary to wear a neck brace for protection for about a month and a half, after which the neck brace can be removed to allow for appropriate activities.

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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 should I do if the bone hyperplasia becomes inflamed?

Bone hyperplasia inflammation generally refers to the situation where the bone hyperplasia irritates the surrounding tissues, resulting in aseptic inflammation. The symptoms of bone hyperplasia inflammation mainly manifest as pain and limited mobility in the affected areas. For the treatment of this condition, it is important to rest initially. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications can be used to improve symptoms. Other treatment methods such as hot compresses, physical therapy, and injections can also be effective in improving bone hyperplasia inflammation. When symptoms are severe and cause movement restrictions severely impacting daily life, surgical methods can also be considered for treatment. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)