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How Can Cervical Osteophytes Be Treated?

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Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Question: I have an osyephhyte in my throat that prevents the flap that protects the airway from closing all he way.
Can it be removed by surgery or laser?
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Osteophytes can be resected surgically

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,

Cervical Osteophytes are bony spurs occurring in cervical vertebra.
Anterior cervical osteophyte can impinge on throat causing symptoms.

Removal of osteophytes surgically can give dramatic improvement. Minimally invasive surgical procedures are available nowadays.

Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address further questions here.

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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How Can Cervical Osteophytes Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Osteophytes can be resected surgically Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic, Cervical Osteophytes are bony spurs occurring in cervical vertebra. Anterior cervical osteophyte can impinge on throat causing symptoms. Removal of osteophytes surgically can give dramatic improvement. Minimally invasive surgical procedures are available nowadays. Hope this answers your question Please feel free to address further questions here. Regards Dr.Lekshmi