A degenerative joint disease affecting the thoracic spine, causing local pain and stiffness. Associated with degenerative changes in the thoracic spine. ICD code 721.2, 721.41, 722.72,or 722.92
endplate spondylosis
Thoracolumbar spondylitis can be referred to as lumbar spondylitis or cervical spondylitis. Thoracolumbar refers to the lumbar or thoracic vertebrae. It is a form of arthritis due to age-related disease in joints and the spine.
spondylosis
Spondylosis is type of arthirits in the spine. It's a medical term so it can be used like, "The man's case of spondylosis was causing him to have intense back pains."
It is possible to get social security for lumbar spondylosis it you are unable to work because of it, have the medical documentation and are approved by the social security administration.
It pertains to the thorax... But you can use it as a thoracic spine, thoracic surgery, thoracic cavity, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, thoracic vertebrae, thoracic medicine, thoracic surgeons, thoracic strains, sprain thoracic, or thoracic spine disorder; it's pretty self explanatory.
arthritis of the spine
The Thoracic Cavity
Ligament and Joint SprainsSprained ligaments and joints in the thoracic spine are other common sources of pain. The joints and surrounding ligaments that can become injured are the facet joints, which interconnect the vertebrae, and the costovertebral joints, which connect the vertebrae to ribs. Facet joint sprains often restrict movement and generate sharp and pulsating pain, whereas costovertebral sprains are often described as intense and stabbing. Athletic injury and sleeping on an inappropriate mattress and/or pillow are common causes of sprains.Disc HerniationsHerniations occur less frequently in the thoracic spine due to its relative lack of flexibility. However, according to one medical study, 37 percent of asymptomatic patients were found to have a herniated thoracic disc on MRI scans and did not develop pain even 26 months later. But when symptomatic, herniated discs can irritate nerve roots, causing burning or electric pain, often around the rib cage. Trauma and advanced arthritis are causes of thoracic herniations.ArthritisThe degenerative arthritis that occurs in the thoracic spine is called spondylosis, and is considered common among both sexes beyond age 45. Spondylosis involves disc degeneration and bone spur formation. The early stages of thoracic spondylosis can create achy stiffness between the shoulder blades. The stiffness is usually worse in the mornings, but better with activity. Advanced joint and disc degeneration can lead to herniations and nerve entrapments.OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a disease of reduced bone density and mineralization. With progression, the main consequence is a vertebral compression fracture, which happens more often in the thoracic region than anywhere else in the spine. The symptoms of the fractures are sudden, sharp thoracic pain, sometimes with shooting nerve pain, and made worse by coughing and sneezing. Multiple thoracic fractures lead to stooped posture, loss of height and chronic pain with loss of mobility.ScoliosisScoliosis is an unnatural curvature of the spine that most commonly occurs in the thoracic region. It most frequently affects adolescent females, and has no known cause. Pain from scoliosis can range from none to severe, depending on the extent of deformity and loss of flexibility. If there is a severe thoracic deformity, then mere breathing can cause pain.
Spondylosis refers to arthritis of the bones in the neck, commonly caused by wear and tear. It is not fatal, but curative using proper treatment.
Degeneration of the anterior spine.
Arthritis of the spine