What is Degenerative Joint Problem?

Degenerative Joint problem is a non-infectious, progressive disorder of the weight bearing joints. The normal articular joint cartilage is smooth, white and translucent. It is composed of cartilage cells (chrondrocytes) imbedded in a sponge-like middle, or matrix, made of collagen, protein polysaccharides and water.

With early, primary degenerative arthritis, the cartilage becomes yellow and opaque with localized areas of softening and roughening of the surfaces. As the degeneration progresses, the soft areas become cracked and worn exposing bone under the cartilage, which begins to remodel and increase in density while any remaining cartilage begins to fray.

Eventually, osteophytes (spurs of new bone) covered by cartilage, form at the edge of the joint. Also, as mechanical wear increases, the cartilage needs repairing. The cartilage cells are unable to produce enough of the sponge-like matrix and therefore the damaged cartilage cannot repair itself. In fact, it has no blood supply to enhance healing.

The majority of degenerative joint disease is the result of mechanical instabilities or aging changes within the joint. These conditions usually manifest itself after age 50, however it may begin sooner if there is a history of injury to the joint. People who actively participate in sports or hard labour may also encounter degenerative joint problems at younger ages. This is important to know to help prevent degenerative joint problems.

Symptons

Swollen joints and aching backs are among the most visible indicators that someone is suffering from arthritis. In fact, a burning or aching sensation in the fingers has been, for some people, among the early symptoms of arthritis that would soon affect many other joints.

The early symptoms of arthritis tend to be mild - so mild, in fact, that they're easy to miss. You might associate swollen joints with arthritis, but what about being stiff in the morning? Everyone over age 45 has stiff muscles and creaking joints in the morning, right?

Well, some do. From time to time everyone experiences joint pain, stiffness and other early symptoms of arthritis. While occasional twinges and stiffness probably aren't anything to worry about, if any of the following conditions persist for two weeks or more, talk with your doctor. The more frequently these symptoms occur, the more likely it is that osteoarthritis may be developing:

Stiffness of the joints upon awakening
Swollen joints
Joint pain
"Popping" or grinding sounds in a joint
A warm sensation in one or more joints.

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