Bone Spur

A bone spur is an abnormal growth that forms on normal bone. This extra bone formation can cause wear and tear, or pain as it rubs against other bones or soft tissue. Bone spurs form in response to prolonged and repetitive stress over an area. The body tries to repair itself by building extra bone known as a “spur”. Common places for bone spurs to form include shoulders, feet, knees, hands, and hips.