Bone Spur Diagnosis

Share This Page »

Find out if you're a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery

Warning: You must enable JavaScript!!

First Name

Last Name

State

Zip

Phone

Best Time

Have you been in pain for 6 months or more? Yes No
Select yes or no

Have you seen an orthopedic or neurosurgeon who has recommended that you have surgery to correct your condition? Yes No
Select yes or no

Have you had an MRI or CTScan in the last 2 years? Yes No
Select yes or no

Privacy

A bone spur diagnosis is the integral first step to finding relief from your pain and the other symptoms you may be experiencing, and your doctor should be able to ascertain whether or not you have the condition with a few simple steps. Usually, the process consists of two parts:

Interview and physical exam - Once they have gone over your medical history and asked questions about your symptoms, the doctor will likely perform a physical exam. This is usually relatively simple and is used to assess the severity of your condition as well as to pinpoint the possible location of the bone spur in the spine.
Diagnostic testing - An MRI or CT scan will likely be performed to confirm the doctor's findings and provide greater detail about the particulars of your condition. Using this information, they can prescribe the most effective treatment plan.

After a Bone Spur Diagnosis

Once you have received a professional bone spur diagnosis, you will likely be put on a conservative treatment plan. While the exact methods and frequency of treatments depends on your individual condition, it is likely to include some combination of the following:

Rest
Spinal decompression
Physical therapy
Hot/cold compression therapy
Exercise
Pain medicines
Anti-inflammatory medicines
Epidural steroid shots

For more information on getting an accurate diagnosis for a bone spur, or on the treatment options available after you've received one, contact Laser Spine Institute. We'll review your MRI or CT scan free of charge and let you know if you could be qualified for endoscopic surgical treatment at one of our facilities.

More Spinal Columns
| All Columns