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degenerative arthritis

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degenerative arthritis [di′jen·ə·rəd·iv är′thrīd·əs]


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In addition to synovial chondromatosis, the differential diagnosis of loose joint bodies in the TMJ includes osteochondral fracture fragments, condylar fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis, and avascular necrosis.
Because in some cases symptomatic labral tears may represent the first step toward degenerative arthritis and, perhaps, even a hip replacement.
I think you may continue to run vigorously without fear of worsening the degenerative arthritis of your spine, and you will even likely slow the progression of the condition.
 
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