Osteophyte (bone spur) on the thumb of an 82 year old female patient with osteoarthritis. These are bony lumps that grow on the bones in the spine or around joints. They form when a joint or bone has been damaged by arthritis. Osteophytes do not always cause problems but can also lead to pain and stiffness. Treatments are the same as treatments for arthritis and may include painkillers, physiotherapy or surgery. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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