The cost of the surgery is around $5,000 to $10,000 for a simple osteophyte removal, or around $30,000 to $40,000 for an intravertebral osteophyte. Osteomalacia is a protective proliferative reaction due to repeated pulling on the vertebrae and other areas around the joints. Simple osteophytes do not need to be removed. In case of huge osteophytes in the joint area affecting the joint movement, surgical removal is required. The cost includes pre-operative examination fee, intra-operative anesthesia fee surgical fee and post-operative medication fee, which is around 5,000~10,000 RMB. In the case of intravertebral osteophytes, they can compress the spinal nerve roots causing pain and numbness at the site of nerve compression. It is not possible to simply excise it, but at the same time, it is also necessary to internally fixate the corresponding vertebrae. The cost is relatively high, including preoperative examination fee, intraoperative anesthesia fee, internal fixation equipment cost and postoperative medication cost, etc., which is about 30,000~40,000 yuan. If there is a need for surgical treatment of osteophytes, it is recommended that the patient go to a regular hospital and have the surgery performed by a specialist. The specific cost of surgery needs to consult the hospital.