Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are types of arthritis. They affect tough bands of tissue called ligaments in the spine. In DISH, ligaments harden into ...

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. DISH disease is marked by the bony growths it causes to grow along your spine or other affected ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are both types of arthritis. DISH causes ligaments to harden and bone spurs to form. AS causes inflammation in the ...