Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis: Forestier's disease

Orthop Nurs. 2004 Nov-Dec;23(6):375-82; quiz 383-4. doi: 10.1097/00006416-200411000-00006.

Abstract

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) or Forestier's disease is characterized by calcification and ossification of soft tissue entheses of ligaments and tendons. DISH is believed to be a variant of osteoarthritis (OA) without the degenerative intervertebral disc and joint degenerative qualities seen in classic OA. The likely pathoetiologic causes of DISH are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Comorbidity
  • Coronary Disease / etiology
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Disease Progression
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Fluoride Poisoning / complications
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
  • Gout / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hyperinsulinism / etiology
  • Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / diagnosis
  • Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / epidemiology
  • Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / etiology
  • Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal* / therapy
  • Hypertension / etiology
  • Obesity / etiology
  • Osteoarthritis / etiology
  • Pain / etiology
  • Physical Examination
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Risk Factors
  • Vitamin A / adverse effects

Substances

  • Vitamin A