“Rugger Jersey Spine” is seen in:
Correct Answer: Renal osteodystrophy
Description: Renal osteodystrophy may produce a 'rugger jersy' (striped) appearance in lateral X-rays of the spine, due to alternating bonds of increased and decreased bone density. Ref: Apley's System of Ohopedics and Fractures, 8th Edition, Page 124; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16th Edition, Pages 1225-29.
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