Posted in Web Bone Spurs: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment … January 26, 2021 Bone spurs (also called osteophytes) are smooth, hard bumps of extra bone that form on the ends of bones. They often pop up in the joints — the places where two bones meet. Bone spurs can form on … https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/what-are-bone-spurs