Thoracic (mid-back) osteophytes are also called bone spurs. Osteophytes are bone projections that develop around cartilage or tendons. They typically occur near joints in the mid-back and upper back (i.e. thoracic spine).
M25. 70 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M25.
Osteophytes are bony lumps (bone spurs) that grow on the bones of the spine or around the joints. They often form next to joints affected by osteoarthritis, a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. Osteophytes can grow from any bone, but they're most often found in the: neck.
Anterior osteophytes: Bone spurs that develop at the front of the spine. Posterior osteophytes: Bone spurs that develop at the back of the spine. Endplate osteophytes: Bone spurs that develop at the top or bottom edges of the vertebrae where they interact with the disc.
ICD-10-CM Code for Osteophyte, vertebrae M25. 78.
Disc osteophyte complex develops when a series of bone spurs develop on multiple vertebrae, compressing the intervertebral discs and exerting pressure on the nerve roots or even the spinal cord. As bone spurs grow around the foramen, they cause foraminal narrowing; a form of spinal stenosis.
How are bone spurs treated?Steroid shots to help reduce joint swelling and pain. ... NSAIDS to reduce swelling, relieve pain and relax muscles for four to six weeks.Physical therapy and manipulation of joints to restore flexibility and strength, improve posture and reducing the pressure on the nerves.Rest.
When that happens, you may feel some:Knobby or bumpy areas, especially in the fingers or toes.Numbness and weakness, especially in the legs if the spine has spurs.Pain near the affected joint, like heel pain.Reduced range of motion (how far the joint moves).Stiffness.Tendinitis (swelling of a nearby tendon).More items...•
Overview. Despite their painful-sounding name, bone spurs often have no symptoms. They're actually smooth projections that extend from your bones, frequently where two bones meet in a joint. The formation of bone spurs, called osteophytosis, is much more common after the age of 60.
The thoracic spine is located in the upper and middle part of the back. Twelve vertebrae are located in the thoracic spine and are numbered T-1 to T-12. Each number corresponds with the nerves in that section of the spinal cord: T-1 through T-5 nerves affect muscles, upper chest, mid-back and abdominal muscles.
Your thoracic spine is the middle section of your spine. It starts at the base of your neck and ends at the bottom of your ribs. It's the longest section of your spine. Your thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae, labeled T1 through T12.
The disc osteophyte complex is a protruding ridge composed of chronically bulging disc encased with bony hypertrophy and granulation or scar tissue and is different from a focal or pure disc herniation, which are less common in the cervical spine.