👉 Spondylodidymia is a genetic disorder characterized by the absence of the spondyloids, which are the cartilage that encases the vertebral column. This condition is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding for the spondyloids, leading to an abnormal development of the vertebral column and reduced flexibility. Spondylodidymia can affect any part of the body, but it most commonly affects the spine. The symptoms of spondylod