Spurs

Spurs are small and sometimes sharp abnormal bony outgrowths at the joint edges, usually associated with osteoarthritis.

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2009 - Osteoarthritis in patients with anterior cruciate ligament rupture: A review of risk factors

An 'interpretation' of a 2009 paper looking at the factors that increase the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis after cruciate ligament injury.

Arthritis cysts and spurs

Signs of arthritic destruction.

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FORUM DISCUSSIONS

What are bone spurs in the knee?

Bone spurs of the patella

Partial patellar tendon tear caused by bone spur?

CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Osteophytes, Enthesophytes, and High Bone Mass: A Bone-Forming Triad With Potential Relevance in Osteoarthritis. Hardcastle SA et al. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2014 Sep; 66(9): 2429–2439.

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