Do Surgically Removed Osteophytes Grow Back?

[mmglobal]

Also, what is the alternative... leave the osteophytes that are compressing the spinal cord because you fear that they might grow back?

I've seen surgeons use bone wax on the front of the vertebrea where anterior osteophytes have been removed. I have never seen it used anywhere near the spinal canal.

Mark

[cherylstewart67]

Originally Posted by mmglobal

Also, what is the alternative... leave the osteophytes that are compressing the spinal cord because you fear that they might grow back?

I've seen surgeons use bone wax on the front of the vertebrea where anterior osteophytes have been removed. I have never seen it used anywhere near the spinal canal.

Mark

sometimes treatment is on going process for this....at least you would have some relief for a while. how long would be a case-by-case. each person is different as you know.

[teg]

When I had some xrays taken this summer for my follow-up adr surgery for dr. b, the xrays showed a large ostophyte at l2-l3. This is the level above by three level adr. The disc at this level is also degenerated.

I think that an important point was made about the reason for the development of the bone spur. I am not in enough agony to find out why my bone spur has developed. I had a three level facet nerve denervatin done a couple of months ago and it has helped reduce my pain. Heck, the steriod injection into my knee has also helped with my lower back pain. Before my knee injection I walked with a limp that caused my lower back to get knotted up and painful.

Anyway, I hope you find resolution to your back pain. Thank you for letting me rant.

Thelma

[ADR seeker]

Thanks for your input.