How to treat bone spurs
Disease description:
My knees have been hurting lately, especially when going up and down stairs, which is particularly uncomfortable. After visiting the hospital for an examination, I was told that I have bone spurs. So, what is the appropriate treatment for bone spurs?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Osteophyte, medically referred to as bone spur or osteoarthritis, is a common skeletal condition frequently seen in middle-aged and elderly individuals. It mainly results from cartilage wear and degeneration in the joints. Below are several common treatment methods:
1. Medication: Bone spurs caused by joint degeneration, obesity, or chronic strain can be treated with medications such as celecoxib capsules or loxoprofen sodium tablets to relieve pain and inflammation. If the pain is more severe, medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets may be considered.
2. Physical therapy: Treatments such as ultrashort wave diathermy, ultraviolet radiation, and infrared therapy can improve local blood circulation and alleviate pain.
3. Traction and massage therapies are also commonly used physical treatments, suitable for bone spurs in areas such as the cervical spine caused by long-term fatigue and cold exposure.
4. Lifestyle modifications: Patients should control body weight and avoid excessive exercise.
5. Surgical treatment: For patients in whom nonsurgical treatments are ineffective and whose quality of life is significantly affected, surgical treatment may be considered. Surgical options include arthroscopic debridement and joint replacement surgery, aiming to remove bone spurs, repair damaged tissues, and restore joint function.
