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bone spur

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Bone spur
Also called an osteophyte, it is an outgrowth or ridge that forms on a bone.

bone spur
Lipping Imaging A small osteophyte seen at the margin of a joint's articular surface


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When a heel bone spur is present, it can cause inflammation and tearing of the muscles of the foot, which is aggravated with regular activity or when pressure is placed on the afflicted foot.
Simon Jones, England's king of reverse swing in 2005 until a bone spur in his ankle ruled him out of the final Test at The Oval, has revealed he resorted to a faith healer in a desperate attempt to be fit.
had surgery on his right knee to remove a bone spur and repair a torn tendon and will be out indefinitely.
 
 
 
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