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Bone Spur Diagnosis

Usually bone spur is diagnosed when pain along a bone or joint causes a doctor to order an X-ray. Since bone spurs are made of calcium they show up well on most X-rays. If the cause of the pain is not discovered in the initial X-ray then a CAT scan or MRI by be used to diagnose a bone spur. These latter two procedures may be used to help develop a treatment plan for more sever bone spurs especially in the spinal area.

More information concerning the diagnosis of bone spurs in specific locations;

Ankle

Bone Spur Treatment

Bone Spur Wrist

Spinal Bone Spur

Osteophyte

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