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Bone Spurs and Osteophytes


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As we age, some of us form bone spurs or osteophytes along the spine.  Often this occurse as our bodies attempt to fuse vertebral bodies together in response to disc degeneration, much the way a surgeon tries to fuse the spine together in surgery.  The bony spurs formed by the body try to bridge the gap between the vertebrae.

Possible Causes

Bone spurs usually occur as a result of a degenerative changes occurring in the intervertebral discs of the spine.  They can be an indication of osteoarthritis, and may also demonstrate that wear and tear related to work, aging and genetics has occurred in the spine.  Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in nerve root compression or narrowing of the spinal canal that houses the sensitive spinal cord.  This narrowing can progress for years unnoticed, until something causes an inflammation of the spinal cord or nerve roots.

Bone spurs often signify other conditions, (on the right) including:

Spondylosis

Spondylosis can be described as osteoarthritis and bone spurs in your neck (cervical spondylosis) or your lower back (lumbar spondylosis).

Spinal stenosis

This condition can be described as a narrowing of the bones and ligaments that make up the spine (spinal stenosis), adding pressure on your spinal cord or nerve roots.  Bone spurs contribute to this.

Aging

Bone spurs, and bulging discs may be a normal part of aging and have been found in older people who don’t have osteoarthritis or other diseases.

Treatment

Pain reduction and prevention of further joint damage remain common goals in treating bone spurs.  Weight loss, stretching, physical therapy, rest and ice are just a few of the treatment methods.  Medications such as ibuprofen or injections may be administered for pain.  Injections may reduce inflammation long enough to relieve symptoms.  In serious cases of damage and deformity, bone spurs can be surgically removed.

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4515 Lakeshore Drive,
Waco, TX 76710

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About Texas Spine & Neurosurgery

Performing screw free and metal free spinal surgery! Texas Spine & Neurosurgery is a neurosurgical practice which specializes in the coordination of both surgical and conservative treatment options.  We treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, pars defects, spinal fractures, back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel, and many other disorders of the spine and nerves. We are skilled in the use of both microsurgical and minimally invasive procedures on the neck and back, as well as more complicated procedures. At Texas Spine & Neurosurgery we can also do lumbar, thoracic, and cervical discectomies, laminectomies, and fusions. In order to ensure quality, all our partners which  provide operative locations must meet our strict standards for excellence. To that end, we both require and provide specific training  for staff both inside and outside the operating room. All centers are required to meet state of the art technological standards with regard  to equipment, procedures and protocols in order to become a Texas Spine & Neurosurgery partner. We never rely on marketing gimmicks like "lasers" or "robots" to get your attention. We simply provide the best quality care and emphasize the ability for patients to have a choice in how they are treated. Whenever possible, conservative treatment options are always considered before surgery. At Texas Spine and Neurosurgery, we coordinate with high quality local providers and we help to oversee and coordinate care, including but not limited  to  pain management, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, bracing, massage therapy, chiropractic  therapy, acupuncture, and pool therapy. Above all, our philosophy allows and encourages patients  to  try  the least invasive treatment before progressing to more invasive therapies. At Texas Spine & Neurosurgery, we specialize in  the  treatment of disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves, but our  primary goal is to help stop the suffering associated with these disorders. Our History. Texas Spine & Neurosurgery was founded by Dr. Steven Zielinski, a Stanford trained neurosurgeon who believes in giving patients the freedom to control their own healthcare, in partnership with their chosen physician. Texas Spine & Neurosurgery is a patient-centered practice that brings first class spine care to local communities and to patients.  Texas Spine & Neurosurgery started as a small collaboration with local … Learn More

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Texas Spine & Neurosurgery specializes in the surgical treatment of disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves. Please contact us if you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment.

Waco

4515 Lake Shore Drive
Waco, TX 76710

Mineral Wells

400 SW 25th Avenue H
Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Yoakum

1200 Carl Ramert Drive
Yoakum, Tx 77995

Kenedy

3349 U.S. 181 Suite 7
Kenedy, TX 78119

Groesbeck

625 McClintic Drive
Groesbeck, TX 76642

Fairfield

764 W. Commerce
Fairfield, TX 75840

Stephenville

150 River North Blvd.
Stephenville, TX 76401

Nacogdoches

1204 N Mound Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Cuero

2550 N Esplanade St.
Cuero, TX 77954

Harker Heights

813 S. Amy Lane, Suite 101
Harker Heights, TX 76548

Victoria

4405 Lilac Ln.
Victoria, TX 77901

Hillsboro

1323 E Franklin, Ste. 102
Hillsboro, TX 76645

Toll Free Number:
(844) Meet Dr Z
(844) 633-8379

Main Office:
(254) 732-3987

Regional Offices:
(903) 740-0915
(817) 404-5390
(361) 799-2200
(940) 445-8117

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