Is degenerative joint disease the same as osteoarthritis?

Question

I've just been diagnosed with degenerative joint disease. I'm only 46 and I've been dealing with this pain for at least 15 years. Is it common for someone as young as me to have severe degenerative joint disease?

Answer 1

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Definition

Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis, is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage in your joints wears down over time.

Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, though it most commonly affects joints in your hands, hips, knees and spine. Osteoarthritis typically affects just one joint, though in some cases, such as with finger arthritis, several joints can be affected.

Osteoarthritis gradually worsens with time, and no cure exists. But osteoarthritis treatments can relieve pain and help you remain active. Taking steps to actively manage your osteoarthritis may help you gain control over your osteoarthritis pain.

Answer 2

Degenerate joint disease (DJD) and osteoarthritis are the same thing.

DJD is a progressive disease that takes time to occur. While it more commonly occurs in older people, it's not restricted to older people, it can occur in very young people as well. I've treated patients as young as in their 20's for severe DJD.

Like a sagging door that's not properly attached to it's hinges or a sliding panel that's not fully on it's tracks, it can wear out at the edges if not corrected right away. The longer it's not corrected, the more wear occurs. That's what's happening in your case, you need to correct the misalignment in your joint before you completely wear it out. I refer my DJD patients to a specially trained chiropractor who does a thorough examination to see where the problem is and correct it for good. I recommend you give them a try before it's too late and you're forced to have surgery for joint replacement.

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