M47.8: Other spondylosis
Other spondylosis, coded as M47.8 in the ICD-10 WHO 2016 classification, refers to a range of conditions related to aging and wear and tear on the spine. As we grow older, the bones, muscles, and ligaments in the spine start to naturally degenerate, which is often called spondylosis. This degeneration can cause a variety of problems in the spine including the loss of normal spinal structure and function. Other spondylosis is a specific classification that covers conditions not defined in the usual categories of spondylosis. These might deviate in terms of the part of the spine they affect, the causes, or the specific symptoms. Manifestations may include general discomfort, neck or back pain that worsens with activity performed over a long period, and numbness or weakness in arms or legs. It's important to remember that while the conditions under this category have distinctive features, they all involve some form of degeneration within the spinal column.
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