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Anterior osteophytes are bone spurs that develop on the front, or anterior aspect, of the vertebrae.They appear to be more common in the cervical spine (neck) than in other spinal segments, as the neck is considerably more prone to degenerative conditions that contribute to osteophyte formation.nterior osteophytes develop on the front side of the vertebrae, largely because the spineâs structure allows the anterior side to compress further than the posterior.
Sections. Osteophytes in the cervical region of the spine are common in patients who have been diagnosed with degenerative diseases like facet disease, osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. Osteophytes, also known as bone spurs, are bony projections that your body produces as a way to reinforce a weakened spine. If osteophytes exert pressure on spinal nerve roots in the neck, then pain, numbness and tingling can spread to the shoulders, arms and hands.