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Medical Conditions - Bony Spurs

These are also known as dental sequestra. These are the bony spicules that mainly occur after tooth extraction or any oral surgery. These are the sharp, pointed, and hard structures present in the oral cavity that creates major discomfort in individuals. These are treated by the extraction method.

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I have something like a bony spur in my upper gum. Is it due to osteonecrosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What could a bump on one side of rib cage be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could possibly be a collection of fat cells called lipoma or collection of a mass of nerves called neuroma.

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Why is my back pain more while standing and sitting?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about the painful situation you are facing. It seems that bony spurs and small joint pathology are the main causes of your chronic pain and discomfort.

What could the lump on my tarsal foot bone be?

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Is it possible to remove a bony spur inside the nose surgically?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I have seen the attached picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

I have a bony lump on the side of my foot. Could it be malignant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be benign. So, you should not worry.

Should I undergo keyhole surgery to remove the bony spur in my right shoulder?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The kind of history you are giving is not fitting with the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report.

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