Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
Topic Overview
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a disorder in which there is bone growth in the ligaments, particularly where they attach to the bones of the spine. You may have no symptoms. Or you could have minor spinal stiffness and pain. Over time your spine will stiffen and your vertebrae may fuse together.
Credits
Current as ofJune 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Kenneth J. Koval, MD – Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Kenneth J. Koval, MD – Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
