A degenerative joint disease is defined as changes or wear and tear or damage in the joint that goes beyond what is normal for the age of the patient.
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These painful conditions often occur in the elbow, shoulder and thumb saddle joints, as well as in the lower extremities, such as the knee joint and hip joint. In general, a distinction is made between inflammatory arthritides and non-inflammatory arthroses, as well as other joint diseases.
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