Spinal Osteophytosis
| Definition: |
Outgrowth of immature bony processes from the vertebrae, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It includes cervical and lumbar spondylosis. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific vertebrae (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Barre-Lieou Syndrome,Spondylosis,Spondylosis Deformans,Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome |
Spinal Osteophytosis Definitions and Terms
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