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degenerative arthritis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Degenerative arthritis: Also known as osteoarthritis, this type of arthritis is caused by inflammation, breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of the joints. Among the over 100 different types of arthritis conditions, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting usually the hands, feet, spine, and large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Also called degenerative joint disease. ...
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News on degenerative arthritis
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Further Reading on degenerative arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that is long - lasting (chronic) and most often affects the spine.
  • Hip replacement surgery ( WebMD )
    Total joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of both bones in a damaged joint to ...People who have other health problems, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis , or chronic liver...
  • Understanding Arthritis - the Basics ( WebMD )
    Get a basic overview of arthritis , including descriptions of the various types of the disease.
  • Knee replacement surgery ( WebMD )
    Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint...surgery. 2 People who have other health problems, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis , or chronic liver disease,
  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is a slipped capital femoral epiphysis ? A slipped capital femoral epiphysis occurs when the upper end of the thigh bone ...capital femoral epiphysis may lead to early degenerative arthritis of...


  • Knee Problems and Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Knee problems and injuries most often occur during sports or recreational activities , work - related ...activities, getting older, or having a disease such as osteoporosis or arthritis increase your...
  • Arm Problems,Noninjury - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Minor arm problems , such as sore muscles , are common . Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and ...an overuse injury. Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling are common with arthritis . Osteoarthritis...
  • Meniscus Tear - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    There are many factors to consider when deciding how to treat your torn meniscus , including the extent and location of the tear ,...injury (acute). 3 Meniscal repair may prevent degenerative changes in...
  • Hammer,Claw,and Mallet Toes - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Hammer, claw, and mallet toes are toes that do not have the right shape...in families. Joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis . Brain, spinal cord, or nerve injury (especially...toe). Examples...
  • Ganglions - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Ganglions are small sacs ( cysts ) filled with clear , jellylike fluid that often appear as bumps on ...or repetitive motions, such as those you do at work. Osteoarthritis ( degenerative joint disease ),


  • Arthritis, degenerative ( MedicineNet )
  • Degenerative joint disease ( MedicineNet )
  • Disease, degenerative joint ( MedicineNet )
  • Osteoarthritis ( eMedicineHealth )
  • Diet & Osteoarthritis ( eMedicineHealth )


  • Arthritis, degenerative ( eMedicineHealth )

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