A form of spondylosis involving the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, including both the annulus and the nucleus of the disk. It is usually the consequence of normal aging.
A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.
Synonyms: Spondylosis, Cervical, Spondylosis, Thoracic, Spondylosis Deformans, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylosis, Lumbarsacral, Spondylosis, Lumbarsacral Spondylosis, Thoracic Spondylosis
Instance information
2009; see SPINAL OSTEOPHYTOSIS 1988-2008; for SPONDYLOSIS DEFORMANS see SPINAL OSTEOPHYTOSIS 1965-2008 ,coordinate with specific vertebra; do not confuse with SPONDYLOLYSIS or SPONDYLITIS ,2009; use SPINAL OSTEOPHYTOSIS 1988-2008; for SPONDYLOSIS DEFORMANS use SPINAL OSTEOPHYTOSIS 1965-2008
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