Generally speaking, if thoracic osteophytes are not serious, it can be manifested as pain, soreness and swelling, etc. If the symptoms are more serious or compress the surrounding tissues such as the spinal cord, it can cause incontinence and weakness of the lower limbs. 1. Thoracic osteophytes are not serious: they do not compress the spinal cord, nerves, etc., and do not cause thoracic spinal stenosis, but only manifest in the chest and back muscles, such as pectoralis major and erector spinae, which cause pain, swelling, and soreness of the compressed muscles. 2. Severe thoracic osteophytes: the thoracic spinal canal is relatively small, and osteophytes can easily cause pressure on the spinal canal, resulting in spinal stenosis and compression of the spinal cord, nerves and other surrounding tissues. Compression of the intercostal nerve can be manifested as radiating pain and soreness of the ribs. Compression of the thoracic medulla can be manifested as weakness of the lower limbs, difficulty in taking steps, the feeling of feet stepping on cotton, unsteady walking, etc. In severe cases, urinary and defecation disorders can occur, and there can be an obvious feeling of girdle in the trunk. Chest osteophytes recommend timely medical treatment to clarify the diagnosis, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.