Spinal Osteophytosis

**Definition:** Outgrowth of immature bony processes or bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE) from the VERTEBRAE, reflecting the presence of degenerative disease and calcification. It commonly occurs in cervical and lumbar SPONDYLOSIS.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.116.900.815

**Synonyms:** - Osteophytosis, Spinal