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What is the main difference between osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease?
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Nothing: Djd and oa are two descriptions for the same basic process.
Answered 8/5/2013
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OA: Oa and degenerative joint disease are slightly different, but the terms have been used interchangeably as well. A qualified specialist will be able to help you differentiate.
Answered 7/30/2013
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