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My doctor informed me my recent x-rays demonstrated DISH, what is DISH?
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DISH stands for diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. This means there is a presence of ossification of your soft tissue along the front and side portion of your spine in the lower thoracic and upper lumbar region. Usually this occurs between four continuous segments.
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