An osteophyte is a bony outgrowth or “bone spur” that develops slowly over time in and around joints. Bone spurs often do not cause symptoms. They usually only cause pain if they impinge on ...

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2007;57(7):1261-1268. The world's most common joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of disability among adults over the age of 50. Whether ...