A noninflammatory degenerative joint disease occurring chiefly in older persons, characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage, hypertrophy of bone at the margins and changes in the synovial membrane. It is accompanied by pain and stiffness, particularly after prolonged activity.
Známé také jako
degenerative joint disease
Zahrnuje 5 příbuzných podtypů ↓Skrýt podtypy ↑
- osteoarthritis, hand
- osteoarthritis, hip
- osteoarthritis, knee
- osteoarthritis, spine
- osteoarthritis, toe
