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chrissy84554
chrissy84554

Does anyone know the difference between spondylitis and spondylosis please? Thanks

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  • fester
    fester chrissy84554

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    Spondylitis is general wear and tear of the joint etc

    Spondylosis is when there is bulgeing or herniated discs multi level

    Disc disease etc

  • Gerry_the_neck
    Gerry_the_neck chrissy84554

    Posted

    Anything ending in 'itis' (Spondylitis)  refers to soft tissue inflammation only.  Anything ending in 'osis' (Spondylosis) refers to bone issues only (degeneration etc). 

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