Causes of lumbar vertebral hyperostosis

Written by Wang Cheng Lin
Orthopedics
Updated on September 02, 2024
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The first reason is aging of the human body. As the body ages, the lumbar spine inevitably exhibits degenerative changes due to wear and tear from movement, and the majority of people over 60 show the formation of bone spurs in X-ray images. The second reason is injury caused by overexertion. Overexertion, due to excessive workload and excessive activity, aggravates the degeneration of the lumbar spine, leading to the formation of bone spurs. The third reason is a history of trauma. Trauma to the lumbar area during one's youth can lead to bone proliferation in the lumbar spine in middle and old age. The fourth reason is improper posture. Bone proliferation in the lumbar spine in young patients is mainly due to maintaining the same posture for long periods, improper posture, and sleeping on soft beds, all of which can lead to bone proliferation over time. These are the main reasons for bone proliferation in the lumbar spine currently observed in clinical settings.

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Does bone hyperplasia hurt?

Bone hyperplasia commonly arises due to degenerative changes in the elderly, especially at the sites where muscles and tendons attach, leading to abnormal bone growth. This can cause localized pain and restricted movement. For instance, bone hyperplasia around the knee joint, patella, and on one side of the tibial plateau in the knee joint can cause repeated friction against surrounding ligaments and tendons, leading to painful symptoms, as well as joint deformities. Thus, bone hyperplasia is associated with some painful symptoms.

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Causes of bone hyperplasia

There are several reasons for the onset of bone proliferation in clinical practice, with the main considerations being the following situations. For example, as age increases, it can lead to bone proliferation in patients. Additionally, some patients may engage in heavy physical labor, and the repeated local friction and stimulation can also lead to bone proliferation. Furthermore, if a patient sustains a local trauma, it can similarly lead to bone proliferation. These are common causes of bone proliferation. In mild cases of bone proliferation, the symptoms are usually localized pain. In severe cases, it may cause joint deformities and even impinge on spinal nerves.

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Age of onset of osteophyte formation

Bone hyperplasia is generally caused by degenerative changes that form bony structures, leading to localized pain. In severe cases, it can press on important nerves, causing a range of symptoms. Bone hyperplasia is generally a result of aging-related degeneration and is common in the elderly. However, heavy laborers or athletes can also develop localized bone hyperplasia due to repeated strain and injury. For example, football players may experience bone hyperplasia in the ankle and knee joints, while weightlifters may develop it in their lower back. Therefore, the age at which bone hyperplasia occurs varies depending on specific circumstances.

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symptoms of bone hyperplasia

Under normal circumstances, in the early stages of osteophyte formation, the condition mainly manifests as localized pain in patients, especially during periods of increased activity or exposure to cold, when the pain is more pronounced. If the osteophyte formation progressively worsens over time and occurs in the spine, it may lead to conditions such as cervical or lumbar spine diseases. This, in turn, causes patients to experience neck pain, back pain, and in severe cases, symptoms such as dizziness, numbness in the arms, unsteady walking, a sensation of walking on cotton, and even abnormalities in urination and defecation. Additionally, if the osteophyte formation occurs in the joints, it often leads to joint deformities.

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At what age does bone hyperplasia occur?

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.