Spondylopathy
Spondylopathies are disorders of the vertebrae. When involving inflammation, it can be called spondylitis. In contrast, a spondyloarthropathy is a condition involving the vertebral joints, but many conditions involve both spondylopathy and spondyloarthropathy.
| Spondylopathy | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology |
Examples include ankylosing spondylitis and spondylosis.
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