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Surgical Specialist Dr. Chang Shun to Hold Long-Term Outpatient Clinics at Our Hospital: Book Promptly

Surgical Specialist Dr. Chang Shun to Hold Long-Term Outpatient Clinics at Our Hospital: Book Promptly 8/5/2021 Outpatient Schedule Notice for Director Chang Shun of the Surgery Department at Huaxin Orthopedic Hospital 7/15/2021

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Q1What Exactly Are “Bone Spurs” in the Joints?

Degenerative arthritis, bony overgrowth, and senile arthritis—commonly referred to as “bone spurs” in the joints—are medically known as osteoarthritis. The condition is essentially characterized by degeneration and peeling of cartilage. When cartilage is damaged, bone proliferates, appearing as “bone spurs” on X-rays.

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Q2Are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis the Same?

No. Joint pain may be colloquially referred to as “rheumatism,” but it is very different from rheumatoid arthritis. Bone spurs are also known as degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis. The underlying mechanism is aging, similar to how machine parts wear out after long-term use.

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