Degeneration and Inflammation of the Spine
Abstract
Structural degenerative changes of the spine are the most common causes of axial and radicular pain. Accurate diagnosis is important for making treatment decisions, improving quality of life, and controlling health care costs. Imaging is critical in the evaluation of patients with spine-related disability and the diagnosis of pain generator. However, morphological abnormalities frequently occur in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. This article reviews relevant spine anatomy and nomenclature related to degenerative abnormalities. It also addresses imaging findings in inflammatory spondyloarthropathy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- IDKD Springer series
- Pages
- 153–162
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter