The relationship between inflammation, bone erosion and bony spur formation in arthritis is the subject of ongoing investigation, but new research by Georg Schett and colleagues shows that ...

The neck contains seven stacked bones called ... meaning it develops from use over time. Osteoarthritis causes bone spurs to ...

Neck arthritis (also known as neck osteoarthritis ... can stimulate the growth of bony projections called osteophytes (bone spurs). These bony growths also can lead to complications.

Sometimes, a more serious cause may be a tumor or rheumatoid arthritis ... This can happen due to a herniated disk, bone spurs, or inflammation. Cervical radiculopathy can lead to neck pain ...