Spinal Osteophytosis

Outgrowth of immature bony processes or bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE) from the VERTEBRAE, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It commonly occurs in cervical and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS.

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): C05.116.900.815

MeSH Unique ID: D013128

Entry Terms:

• Osteophytoses, Spinal
• Spinal Osteophytoses
• Osteophytosis, Spinal

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Diseases Category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Bone Diseases
Spinal Diseases
Spinal Osteophytosis
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal