Bone Spurs Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is a bone spur? A bone spur is a tiny pointed outgrowth of bone. What causes bone spurs? Bone spurs are usually caused by local inflammation, such as from degenerative arthritis or tendinitis. This inflammation stimulates the cells that form bone to deposit bone in this area, eventually leading to a bony prominence or spur. For example, inflammation of the ligament that surrounds a