spondylosis

Introduction

Degenerative changes in the discs, ligaments, & joints of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar vertebral column.

Clinical manifestations

• pain
• restriction of movement

Radiology

• X-ray
  • narrowing of disc space
  • presence of osteophytes

Management

• immobilization
• surgical fusion

More general terms

• spine disease; vertebral disorder
• syndrome

More specific terms

• cervical spondylosis
• cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Additional terms

• spondylitis