Prevalence and Etiology of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) in Elderly Community Residents – Bunkyo Health Study –

Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuta Sugawara, Hidetoshi Nojiri, MASASHI NAGAO, Juri Teramoto, Arihisa Shimura, Takahiro Ushimaki, TAKASHI MAJIMA, MOTOHIRO GOMI, Hiromitsu Takano, YOSHIFUMI TAMURA, MUNEAKI ISHIJIMA
DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.jmj26-0029-s
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Abstract

Background DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis) is a metabolic disorder characterized by calcification and ossification of soft tissues. The prevalence of DISH increases with age, and issues such as pseudoarthrosis following vertebral fractures associated with DISH are emerging as significant concerns. This study investigated the prevalence of DISH and the impact of participant-related factors in randomly selected elderly residents of towns and cities.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku
Volume
72
Issue
Suppl_1
Pages
34–34
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN