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Spinal Osteophytosis
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Definition
: 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.
coordinate with specific vertebra
Examples
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal
Other names
Spinal Osteophytoses; Osteophytoses, Spinal; Osteophytosis, Spinal