Laboratory diagnosis of DJD ... Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,

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Laboratory diagnosis of degenerative joint disease.

Schumacher HR Jr.

Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is characterized by pain on use. X-rays show

cartilage narrowing and osteophytes. Synovial effusions are non-inflammatory,

i.e. clear wiht good viscosity and less than 2000 WBC per mm. 3 Cartilage

fragments may be seen in the joint fluid. Important systemic diseases that can

cause degenerative joint disease include ochronosis, hemochromatosis,

hyperparathyroidism, acromegaly, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, diabetes and syphilis

with

their neuropathic joints, 's disease and hypothyroidism. The late results

of

other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and aseptic necrosis may resemble

DJD.

PMID: 1163990 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]