Chandrasekaran, MDAn osteophyte is a bony outgrowth or “bone spur” that develops slowly over time in and around joints. Bone ...

A heel spur, or calcaneal spur, is a bony growth of calcium deposits on the back or bottom of the heel bone that often has a hooked, pointy, or shelf-like shape. Heel spurs develop when strain or ...

DISH, which is also sometimes called Forestier’s disease, occurs when ligaments and tendons harden and form painful bone spurs. AS causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.

Sometimes, a more serious cause may be a tumor or rheumatoid arthritis ... This can happen due to a herniated disk, bone spurs, or inflammation. Cervical radiculopathy can lead to neck pain ...