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Are degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis the same thing?
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Yes: With wear and tear (chronic use), the outer layer of cartilage in a joint tends to break down or degenerate.
Answered 10/28/2022
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DJD is part of OA: Djd is a type of oa.
Answered 4/23/2012
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