Spondylosis, however, generally refers to harder bone “spurs.” Studies have shown that a simple tally of the amount of degenerative change (commonly referred to as “arthritis”) in an individual’s ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Alana C. Serota, MD, CCFP, CCD Osteoporosis has been called a "silent" disease because the loss of bone progresses gradually without pain or ...