M76: Enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot

M76.2: Iliac crest spur

The pelvis is made up of different bones. There are 3 bones on each side which each merge to form one large pelvic bone. A joint connects these two large pelvic bones to the sacrum at the back of the body. The sacrum is part of the lower spine. The two pelvic bones plus the sacrum form a bony pelvic ring or girdle. In front, the two pelvic bones are tightly joined to one another by ligaments and cartilage fiber.

You can feel the upper edge of your pelvic bones on either sides of your hips. A bone spur has formed on this border. This type of bone spur can form because of wear and tear or other disorders, for example.

If the bone spur presses on surrounding tissue, such as nerves or muscles, it can be painful.