Definition of Degenerative arthritis
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.
Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:24:00 PMCommon Misspellings: degenerative arthriris, degenerative arthristis, degenerative arthritus, degenerative arthrtis, degenerative artritis, degenerative arthiritis, degenerative athritis, degenerative athritus
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