(2025) Sukhonosov, R.; Tereshchenko, A.; Halycha, M.
The study examines the morphological features and clinical significance of hyperostosis, focusing on specific types, particularly Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH), also known as Forestier’s disease. The content of the key differentiating clinical and radiological signs that distinguish DISH from other conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis, is analyzed. It is established that DISH is characterized by the ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine, primarily affecting the thoracic vertebrae, while sparing the sacroiliac joints. The need for early differential diagnosis to prevent late complications and functional limitations in patients is substantiated. The conclusion is made that proper understanding of the specific type and extent of hyperostosis is essential for appropriate medical and rehabilitation management.