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… Bone Spur On this page: What is a bone spur? A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on …
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… Bones, Joints, and Muscles Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health It's not uncommon to have … Cyst Bev's Story: Coping With Arthritis Body Mechanics Bone Spur Botulinum (Botox) Injection for Low Back Pain Brace …
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… Low Bone Density On this page: What is low bone density? Low bone density (sometimes called osteopenia) refers to bone …
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… Paget's Disease of Bone On this page: What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal bone growth. It may affect just one bone, but it usually …
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… Medicines for Bone Loss On this page: About This Medicine About This … are some examples? Here are some examples of medicines for bone loss. For each item in the list, the generic name is … (Forteo) This is not a complete list of medicines for bone loss. Why are medicines for bone loss used? Medicines …
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… After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems On this page: Overview … Overview Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the front by a … the pubic symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic symphysis can …
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… Weight-Bearing Exercises to Maintain Healthy Bones On this page: Overview Overview … help you prevent osteoporosis . They help you build strong bones as a young person. And they help you maintain your bone thickness (density) as an adult. But if you stop …
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… with surgery. The ganglion may return after treatment. Bone spurs (small, bony growths that form along a joint) are … present in the joint next to a mucous cyst. Removing the bone spurs may make it less likely that the cyst will …
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… age. Spinal discs are small, spongy discs that separate the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spine. The discs act as … This leads to less padding and less space between the bones in the spine. The body reacts to this by making bony growths on the spine called bone spurs. These spurs can press on the spinal nerve roots or …
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… back, known as the lumbar area. The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. The spinal cord runs through an opening in the bones called the spinal canal. Sometimes bones and tissue … include thickening of soft tissues, development of bony spurs, and the slow breakdown of spinal discs and joints …
