How to treat proximal ulnar radius osteophytes

Proximal ulnar radius osteophytes are treated with medication and surgery depending on the condition. Proximal ulnar radius osteophytes are compensatory hyperplasia of articular cartilage after degeneration and wear and tear, commonly known as bone spurs, which may be painful when there is localized aseptic inflammation, and if they grow on the proximal carpal surface of the ulnar radius, they may be painful when moving the wrist. Sometimes irritation of the nerve can also appear hand numbness and other discomforts. There is no specific drug treatment. If the pain is severe, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be used to improve the pain symptoms, and the pain can be relieved after the inflammation subsides. If the nerve of the wrist is compressed and the drug treatment is ineffective, it may be necessary to perform a surgical resection of the abnormal bone. Proximal ulnar radius osteophytes should be timely to the regular hospital, by the doctor according to the specific conditions of the correct treatment, the drugs need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.