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Hoping for some clarification... degenerative arthropathy vs enthesopathy? or are they the same thing?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Definition: Enthesopathy refers to inflammation or disorder which involves where a tendon or ligament attaches to bone. Degenerative arthropathy refers to arthitis of the joint which usually involves degeneration of your cartilage.

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Answered 2/21/2020

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