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In medicine, what is a djd?
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See below: DJD usually refers to degenerative joint disease also known as osteoarthritis. The primary degeneration is due to cartilage injury, several diseases affecting cartilage degeneration, and an hereditary predisposition. Diagnosis requires a minimum of history and physical and may require x-rays and tests.
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