The Biology of Degenerative Joint Disease

The Biology of Degenerative Joint Disease

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The biology of degenerative joint disease.

Feline degenerative joint disease.

OBJECTIVE To critically review and collate published information on feline degenerative joint disease (DJD) and identify areas in which information is lacking. STUDY DESIGN Critical literature review. METHODS Literature search through Pub Med, Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau Abstracts published in the English Language, or translated into English (January 1940-August 2008). RESULTS Althou...

Laboratory diagnosis of degenerative joint disease.

Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is characterized by pain on use. X-rays show cartilage narrowing and osteophytes. Synovial effusions are non-inflammatory, i.e. clear wiht good viscosity and less than 2000 WBC per mm. 3 Cartilage fragments may be seen in the joint fluid. Important systemic diseases that can cause degenerative joint disease include ochronosis, hemochromatosis, hyperparathyroidis...

Osteoporosis and the Management of Spinal Degenerative Disease (II)

Osteoporosis has become a major medical problem as the aged population of the world rapidly grows. Osteoporosis predisposes patients to fracture, progressive spinal deformities, and stenosis, and is subject to be a major concern before performing spine surgery, especially with bone fusions and instrumentation. Osteoporosis has often been considered a contraindication for spinal surgery, while i...