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bone spur
pathology
Also known as: osteophyte, spur
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occurrence during osteoarthritis
- In arthritis: Osteoarthritis
…affected joints, called osteophytes (bone spurs), are common.
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Thick bony outgrowths called spurs sometimes develop. Articulation of the joint becomes difficult. These developments are compounded by a reduction in synovial fluid, which acts as a natural joint lubricant and shock absorber.
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