Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: Forestier's disease.

Sharon G Childs

Journal: Orthopedic nursing 2005;23(6):375-82; quiz 383-4

PMID: 15682880

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Abstract

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) or Forestier's disease is characterized by calcification and ossification of soft tissue entheses of ligaments and tendons. DISH is believed to be a variant of osteoarthritis (OA) without the degenerative intervertebral disc and joint degenerative qualities seen in classic OA. The likely pathoetiologic causes of DISH are presented.

DOI: 10.1097/00006416-200411000-00006

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MeSH Terms: Comorbidity, Coronary Disease, Deglutition Disorders, Disease Progression, Dyspnea, Fluoride Poisoning, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Gout, Humans, Hyperinsulinism, Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal, Hypertension, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Physical Examination, Range of Motion, Articular, Risk Factors, Vitamin A