MeSH definition : A degenerative joint disease involving the SPINE. It is characterized by progressive
deterioration of the spinal articular cartilage (CARTILAGE, ARTICULAR), usually with
hardening of the subchondral bone and outgrowth of bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE).;
MeSH synonym : spine osteoarthritis; spinal osteoarthritis; osteoarthritis, spinal; Osteoarthritis of Spine; Osteoarthritis of the Spine;
A degenerative joint disease involving the SPINE. It is characterized by progressive
deterioration of the spinal articular cartilage (CARTILAGE, ARTICULAR), usually with
hardening of the subchondral bone and outgrowth of bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE).