Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis is a non-inflammatory condition characterised by calcification and ossification of ligaments and entheses, primarily affecting the spine. It matters clinically due to its potential to cause spinal stiffness, pain, and increased fracture risk. A key association is its frequent coexistence with metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes.
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