Is elbow joint pain caused by bone spurs (osteophytosis)?
Disease description:
In the past few days, there has been pain in the elbow joint, and osteophyte formation is suspected. Can elbow joint pain be caused by osteophyte formation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Bone spurs may cause pain in the elbow; however, elbow joint pain could also be related to trauma or arthritis, and is not necessarily caused by bone spurs. Long-term overuse, metabolic disorders, and similar factors may lead to the development of bone spurs. When bone spurs occur, symptoms such as pain and swelling may appear, resulting in elbow pain. Arthritis can also cause symptoms of soreness, swelling, and pain in the joints. To determine the exact cause of elbow joint pain, a specific medical evaluation at a hospital is required.
