How painful are osteophytes?
Osteophytes often do not cause any problems. You may only find out you have one when you have an X-ray for another reason. But they can sometimes cause problems if they rub against bone or muscles, affect your movement or put pressure on nerves.
Osteophytes often do not cause any problems. You may only find out you have one when you have an X-ray for another reason. But they can sometimes cause problems if they rub against bone or muscles, affect your movement or put pressure on nerves.
