What Is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Bone Spurs
It is normal for our bones to undergo the process of wear and tear. This is not usually a problem as bone is usually replaced just as quickly as it is lost. The regrowth of bone can sometimes lead to problems, however, one of which is bone spurs.
Bone spurs are growths of bone that project out of the bone they are found on. They can be located in numerous different places on the body, and this includes on the inside of the vertebrae. As the bone spurs grow, so they reduce the space in the spinal canal, and this can lead to lumbar spinal stenosis.
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