Diffuse (Disseminated) Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Disseminated idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis diffusely affects the axial and appendicular skeleton, resulting in ossification of soft tissues, including the spinal ventral longitudinal ligament and sites of attachment of tendons and capsules to bone.
Age of Onset: Greater than 5 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Posture and Appearance
Stiffness
Movement
Lameness
Altered gait
Painful Reactions
Pain in axial and appendicular skeleton
Posture and Appearance
Stiffness
Movement
Lameness
Altered gait
Painful Reactions
Pain in axial and appendicular skeleton
Spinal - diffuse
Unknown
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