osteoarthritis symptoms osteophytes

Hi, I'm not a doctor but your MRI report doesn't seem to be showing anything severe, just some bone spurs. Here's what it says on Wise Geek about osteophytes: 'Osteophytes is the medical term for the overgrowth of bone tissue more commonly called ‘bone spurs’. Despite the term ‘spur’, osteophytes are actually small round lumps of extra bone that grow around joints.

There is some degenerative osteoarthritis of R hip with some small marginal osteophytes. There is also chondromalacia predominantly along posterior and superior aspect of the femoral head with irregularity of the articular cartilage. No intra-articular loose bodies are identified, allowing for some intra-articular air which was apparently administered at the time of injection. Continued...

Does anyone have osteoarthritis and bone spurs? How fast do bone spurs grow? Do they grow on the base of the thumb? I have a lump that is hard (and hurts if I press on it) and about the size of a small pea, that was not there in September. In under 2 months this lump grew, and I want to know if it could it be a bone spur, or a rheumatoid nodule. (I have "diffuse osteoarthritis" in my joints and spine) and I am only 58. Does osteoarthritis manifest like this?

This is evident by the lipping or what we call as Osteophytes. I would suggest you that consult your orthopaedician and if the pain is severe, Replacement surgery would be a good option. Lets come to spine.Spondylosis is the slipping (Subluxation) of the 2 adjacent vertebrae over the joint (called as the facets).The main treatment is Physiotherapy as 90 of the cases get resolved with it.Here also, the Orthopaedician would surely help you out, with proper clinical evaluation.

basically osteoarthritis is diagnosed by xrays because they show joint space narrowing, subchondral slerosis, osteophytes, and 1 other thing. u can also get muscle wasting. so they are saying you have mild osteoarthritis. fluid around the joint may indicate inflammation. in terms of hip pain, severity on xrays etc often dont correlate to symptoms. maybe you should see about getting a hip steroid injection for the pain?

Tho many years have passed since you posted your inquirt, I am curious as to whether you received a formal diagnosis for this issue and found relief from symptoms? I am experiencing the exact same range of symptoms. Thank you in advance for any insight!

The MRI suggests that you are having pathology involving cervico-dorsal vertebrae. You might have symptoms involving your upper limbs. You might have pain, tingling and numbness in both hands. As they have suggested you might have chronic kidney disorder causing osteo-dystrophy affecting your vertebrae. You need to see a PCP for further evaluation and also an endocrinologist to look in calcium metabolism. Keep me posted if you have any queries. Bye.

I have had pain in my hips and knees for the past three years i thought i was just overdoing it with walking etc and would stop for a while and start again but in the past three months iv been in terrible pain and had to take pain killers every day i went to my Doctor and he said it probably was osteoarthritis and you can expect that as you get older im a 49 year old female, i was not happy to think that was all i could do put up with it as im a very active person and i found that if i walked i

It's hard to say which symptoms go with which condition - I have several and they overlap. I do have stenosis in my neck and degeneration in my lumbar and bulging disks there, too. I have had some of the symptoms you listed and got relief from physical therapy, hot wraps or topical treatments (like stoppain or biofreeze) and massage. Rest and lumbar support help, too. Have you tried any of those? I know it does not sound like much but it may help you get through to the rheumy appt.

Mild medial joint space narrowing (if at all), no major osteophytes (bone spurs), no effusion. So little to no arthritis. No major abnormalities. Looks like a healthy knee. Sunrise/merchant view would be helpful to look at your patellofemoral joint. Are stairs your problem or prolonged kneeling? If so, then patellofemoral joint arthrosis. If you have locking/catching/clicking and pain on the inside/medial of your knee then likely meniscus tear.

L2/3 Mild posterior disc bulge and moderate bilateral facet joint osteoarthritis. These result in mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis and mild central canal stenosis. 4. L3/4 Mild posterior disc bulge and mild bilateral faced osteoarthrities. These reult in mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis and moderate central canal stenosis. 5. L4/5 Post surgical changes of right hemilamectomy are noted.

Sometimes what you feel could be the osteophytes. Cervical osteophytes are bone spurs that grow on the cervical vertebra. Cervical osteophyte formation typically occurs when ligaments and tendons around the bones and joints in the cervical spine are damaged or inflamed. Osteophytes in the spine are a normal sign of aging and are not a cause for concern unless they result in pain or neurological symptoms.

This degenerative disease causes protrusions to form from vertebral bodies called osteophytes. These osteophytes then block the foramen or opening through which spinal nerves pass. In your case the osteophytes have just started forming. Since disc space etc are maintained, and no compression is noted on the spinal cord or spinal nerves, the symptoms are likely to improve with conservative treatments like rest, physiotherapy, heat pads, etc. You may need to take pain killers for a few days.

I had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion of C4-C7 done on 2/17/09. Within two hours of the surgery, my neck, shoulder, arm pain and numbness was completely gone! I have some shoulder tenderness from being positioned on the O.R table in a hyperextension of my neck, but am taking a muscle relaxant with good relief. Amazingly, I did not experience any problems with hoarseness of my voice or difficulty swallowing.

Hi, Presence of osteophytes (spurs) and narrowing of foraminae are indication of degenerative disorder of spine. Cervical spine disorders such as spondylosis and myelopathy are often related to osteophyte formation. Osteophytes in your neck leads to nerve irritation leading to mild to severe pain in related area supplied by those nerve coming from that area of spinal cord and difficulty in breathing or eating may also be possible.

t think that is what you are looking for. What symptoms are you experiencing now? What treatment has the doctor prescribed? What area of your body is effected?

Hi, Thank you very much for your questions. Presence of osteophytes (spurs) and narrowing of foraminae are indication of degenerative disorder of spine. Cervical spine disorders such as spondylosis and myelopathy are often related to osteophyte formation. Osteophytes in your neck leads to nerve irritation leading to mild to severe pain in related area supplied by those nerve coming from that area of spinal cord and difficulty in breathing or eating may also be possible.

There are small osteophytes arising from the medial end of the left clavicle, in keeping with osteoarthritis as seen on prior MRI. There is hyperintense fat-saturated T2 signal in the central aspect of the right clavicle (series 7, image 3/35 and series 9, image 7/14), suggestive of marrow edema. In addition, there is thin, linear hypointense signal in the medial clavicle (series 8, 10 and 13; images 7/14), that may represent non-displaced fracture. Suprasternal fat pad is maintained.

I am afraid that I have developed osteoarthritis in my hands, esp. in the thumb joint. I experience pain up to 5 on 1/10 scale, but not swelling. After I ride my bike my hands hurt for several days, maybe the handlebar is too big around. The symptoms developed shortly after I broke my wrist (Collies fracture) two years ago. I realize that if I have this problem it isn't going away. How do I keep the damage to a miminim? I use Ibuprofen for pain with fair results.

I have osteoarthritis in my spine, from neck down. I also have pain in my knee and hands, and my fingers are twisting and have knots. My right knee has had pain and swelling for weeks, and this morning it's too painful to walk. I haven't injured it. Recent blood test didn't report rheumatoid arthritis. So what's going on with my knee, and with my hands?

minor uncovertebral osteophytes and minor facet hypertrophy. at most mild left and no significant right neuroforaminal narrowing. no significant canal stenosis c3-4: minor uncovertebral osteophytes and minor facet hypertrophy. Minor facet hypertrophy. Mild to moderate left and mild right neuroforaminal narrowing. No significant canal stenosis. c4-5: minor facet hypertrophy. minor uncovertebral osteophytes. At most mild right and moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing.

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