How to treat osteophyte growth?

Written by Su Zhen Bo
Orthopedics
Updated on February 11, 2025
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After the occurrence of bone hyperplasia, if the patient exhibits clinical symptoms, appropriate treatment can be undertaken. For instance, it is advisable to reduce local load-bearing activities, avoid repeated external forces, keep warm, and avoid exposure to cold. Regular soaking in warm water, or choosing orthopedic medicinal fumigation, and treatment using spectrum instruments, microwave devices, and infrared lamps can be used. These methods can accelerate the circulation of qi and blood within local muscles, clear the meridians, and can delay the progression and aging of bone hyperplasia, preventing the loss of calcium, protein, and other substances from the bone. Additionally, under the guidance of a rehabilitation doctor, correct local exercise can be carried out, such as local muscle tissue contraction and relaxation training, which can increase bone strength and density, all of which aid in symptom relief.

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How to treat osteophyte growth?

Bone hyperplasia mostly occurs in people over the age of 45, with symptoms becoming more apparent as age increases. It represents degenerative, hyperplastic, and aging changes in bone. Bone hyperplasia commonly affects major joints such as the cervical spine, lumbar spine, knee joint, heel, etc. Radiographic examinations are typically used to clearly diagnose the location of hyperplasia, which characteristically shows pointed changes on X-rays, and may stimulate surrounding nerves, blood vessels, and muscles to varying degrees. In cases like the knee joint, it is prone to synovitis, and symptoms become more noticeable when walking, climbing, or descending stairs. Upon diagnosis, treatment may involve anti-bone hyperplasia medications, and strict bed rest is recommended to avoid vigorous exercise. Application of local heat to the joints, and performing some traction treatments on the cervical or lumbar spine can help restore the normal physiological curvature of the spine and effectively alleviate symptoms.

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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.

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How to deal with cervical spondylosis?

Cervical spondylosis is primarily caused by degenerative changes in the cervical spine, chronic strain, and other factors, leading to cartilage damage. After damage, calcium deposition occurs around the bone joints, thus causing bone proliferation. Treatment for cervical bone proliferation is not necessary if there are no symptoms. When bone proliferation causes neurological and vascular irritation symptoms, such as pain, numbness, and weakness, treatment is needed. Treatment recommendations include resting, using anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, and medications that nourish nerves. Treatments can also be combined with hot compresses, physical therapy, and traction. These methods can help improve symptoms. If the symptoms are severe and significantly impact daily life, surgical treatment may also be considered. (Please follow the guidance of a professional physician when using medications.)

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What should not be eaten with osteophyte formation?

Patients with bone hyperplasia should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, high-fat and high-calorie foods, such as fatty meat, barbecue, fried foods, and foods with high sugar content, as these are detrimental to health and can easily lead to diseases such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Patients with bone hyperplasia are encouraged to consume more calcium-rich foods, such as milk, shrimp shells, beans, and ribs. These foods are rich in calcium. Additionally, it is beneficial to get more sun exposure, adequately supplement with vitamin D, and engage in proper physical exercise, all of which help promote the absorption of calcium.

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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.