Key facts
- Bone spurs are smooth bony projections that form along joint edges.
- Causes include aging, osteoarthritis, injury, or repetitive stress.
Bone spurs are smooth bony projections that can develop along the edges of joints. These bony growths are commonly associated with several factors, including the natural process of aging, the degenerative joint condition osteoarthritis, physical injury to a joint, or the cumulative effect of repetitive stress on a particular area. Doctors are explaining the warning signs associated with these formations.