Have Had Accident And Advised Not To Have Surgery. Had Cat Scan. Findings?
endplate osteophyte formation suggesting DISH is seen involving
the mid and lower thoracic spine. There is also minor chronic,
likely developmental, anterior wedging involving what is believed
to be T8 and T9 vertebral bodies.
DISH is Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the accident, from my experience with similar patients I prefer to explain results of investigation and all the terminologies so that they understand.
DISH is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis it simply means type of arthritis (joint problem) in your case in vertebral column(spine) with abundant abnormal bone formation. This abnormal bone formation gives rise to end plate osteophyte mentioned in your report. This osteophytes can extend to normal tissues surrounding your spine. That means there is abnormal bone growth in thoracic vertebra(bone number 8 and 9). All these happens because after the accident the normal position of most bones are distorted so the body tries to increase surface area of joints in spine in your case.
Having explained the above I usually encourage my patients to see physiotherapist for further management. Physiotherapy helps to relieve the pain and I usually give in addition pain killers like ibuprofen to my patients.
Hope I answered your question, will be happy to help you, if you have more questions.
Regards,