Definition of Disease, degenerative joint Disease, degenerative
joint: 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 arthritis. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to
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