What causes bone hyperplasia and what to do

Osteophyte is a compensatory change in bone tissue after long-term joint damage. Common causes include genetic factors, lifestyle habits, joint aging and external injuries. To deal with bone hyperplasia, intervention can be carried out through lifestyle adjustments, drug treatment and physical therapy.

1. Genetic factors

Some people are born with weak bone structure and cartilage quality, and genetic susceptibility increases the risk of bone hyperplasia. If multiple family members have a history of bone hyperplasia, you need to pay attention to joint health earlier and carry out preventive health care.

2. Environment and living habits

Bad living and working habits, such as standing for long periods of time, heavy physical labor, and being overweight, will increase the burden on joints, accelerate cartilage wear, and cause bone hyperplasia. It is recommended to reduce joint loads on a daily basis, avoid dragging heavy objects and sitting for long periods of time, and reduce joint pressure through proper weight management.

3. Joint aging and natural degeneration

As we age, the metabolic capacity of bone and cartilage tissue in the body gradually weakens, the joint space narrows, and long-term friction and stimulation gradually form bone spurs. This is one of the main reasons for bone hyperplasia in middle-aged and elderly people. Degeneration can be delayed by proper calcium supplementation such as dark green vegetables, milk, etc. and vitamin D supplementation such as sun exposure.

4. Trauma and chronic diseases

Sports trauma, repetitive joint injuries, and rheumatic diseases can damage the mechanical balance of joints and cause excessive growth of bone spurs in the joints. In such cases, early injuries should be treated promptly and adequate rehabilitation should be performed to avoid continued overload that may worsen the problem.

Treatment measures:

Drug treatment: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, can be used to relieve pain; or liver and cartilage protecting drugs such as glucosamine can be used to protect joints.

Physical therapy: Heat, ultrasound therapy and joint exercises are used to enhance joint function and relieve pain.

Surgical treatment: For patients whose quality of life is seriously affected, minimally invasive surgery to remove bone spurs or joint replacement to restore function can be chosen.

Daily care: Avoid repeated friction and stress on joints, and plan moderate exercise, such as swimming and yoga.

In the long run, it is particularly important to develop a healthy lifestyle and preventively protect joints. If symptoms of bone hyperplasia have already appeared, you should consult an orthopedic doctor as soon as possible to choose a personalized treatment plan based on your condition. Joint health is related to the quality of daily life, and it is particularly important to pay attention to early prevention and scientific intervention.