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 ...

Conversely, an X-ray may show changes that suggest advanced ... Osteophytes, also called bone spurs, are protrusions of bone and cartilage. The bony projections are commonly seen in areas of ...

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, or formerly DEXA) is a technique used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The preferred regions for BMD measurement are lumbar spine, proximal femur and whole ...