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Degenerative joint disease is osteoarthritis, or the joint changes normally associated with aging or "wear and tear." It sounds like you're talking about a knee, and the changes are seen at both the middle and outside condyles.
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What is mild spurring of the medial and lateral compartments?
Mild spurring is a sign of degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis. These changes are typical with aging.
What two joints are formed containing the medial and lateral ends of the clavicle?
The medial end of the clavicle forms the sternoclavicular joint. The lateral end of the clavicle forms the acromioclavicular joint.
Is there a cure for Degenerative Joint Disease?
no
What are the differences between the medial and lateral meniscus?
Both the Medial and lateral menisci are outside the synovial cavity but within the joint cavity. The Medial meniscus is larger than the lateral meniscus. The Medial meniscus is C shaped where as the lateral mensicus is circular shaped. The Medial meniscus is directly attached to the medial collateral ligament, where as the Popliteal muscle interferes in between the attachment of lateral meniscus and lateral collateral ligament.
What is the capsular pattern of shoulder joint?
Abduction, lateral and medial rotation
What forms the ankle mortise joint?
Lateral Malleolus and the talus make up the lateral side. Medial Malleolus and Talus make up the medial side. Tibiotalar joint space make up the top.
How does kneecap help us in your movement?
In the knee joint you have synovial membrane. Medial co lateral and lateral co lateral ligaments. Inside the joint, you have anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. and medial and lateral menisci. These all are supported by knee cap. It help to keep the soft tissue of the knee in position and there by helps in movement of the joint.
The ligaments providing lateral and medial stability to the knee joint are?
Collateral ligaments
What is the joint found at the end of the clavicles?
The lateral aspect of the clavicles is the humero-scapular joint. The medial aspect is the clavico-sternum joint (a fixed joint).
What does the medical abbreviation DJD mean?
DJD stands for Degenerative Joint Disease, which is a common form of arthritis that involves the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. It is also known as osteoarthritis and is characterized by pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the affected joint.
What is the code for degenerative joint disease of hip arthritic?
722.10
Who discovered the cure of the degenerative joint disease?
Lebron james
