Osteoarthritis of the cervical and lumbar spine causes pain that is related to all of the following except:

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Crystal deposition is not a known cause of pain in osteoarthritis of the cervical and lumbar spine. Pain is typically caused by bone spur formation, pressure of the ligaments, and reactive muscle spasm. Crystal deposition may be a cause of pain in other types of arthritis, such as gout.

Osteoarthritis of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine Causes Pain That