How to Trim Spurs

Bone spurs are protrusions of the bone that are commonly found near joints. The medical term for bone spurs is "osteophytes," and they can cause considerable pain to surrounding nerves and tissue. They are more commonly found in those of old age, but can be treated through either surgical or non-surgical methods.

Instructions

• 1

  Visit your doctor. He will examine your bone spur and advise of the best course of action. It may be that you need surgery to remove the spur, if it is causing you excessive pain; Alternatively, you may be put on a course of medication. If your bone spur does not cause you any discomfort, and is not unsightly, there may be no need to remove it at all.

• 2

  Take anti-inflammatory medications, which will help to reduce any swelling and discomfort caused by your bone spur.

• 3

  Hire a physical therapist, who will help to mobilize aching or painful joints as a result of your bone spur. You may be required to wear a device such as a splint or a brace, if your bone spur causes you excessive irritation.

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  Undergo surgery to remove or trim the spur, if it is causing you great discomfort and pain, or if it limits your range of motion. The surgeon will expose the spur and remove it.