Prognosis

If there are few or no symptoms or complications, then life expectancy and quality of life will not be impacted by a diagnosis of DISH. However, in patients with pain, dysphagia, airway obstruction, and fracture, DISH may have a drastic impact on the patient's quality of life. In these patients, surgical interventions such as resection of cervical osteophytes and fracture fixation can alleviate symptoms and significantly improve quality of life.[68][69]​​ Spinal fracture in patients with DISH is associated with increased risk of mortality; compared with non-surgical treatment of fractures, surgery is linked to lower mortality rates.[1]

Correlations between DISH and numerous other conditions have been noted, including metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease, and aortic disease.[2][16][17]

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