is osteochondrosis (dissecans) an example of a degenerative joint disease?

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Don't need info on disease just a yes no answer would be good

Answer 1

I wouldn't say so, not in usual way.

Degenerative joint disease means that one or more joints are degenerating slowly or rapidly as a result of a particular condition. It is usually taken to mean damage or erosion to the joint lining, the cartilage, as well as the underlying bone, and often can imply a progressive process.

Osteochondrosis dessicans is a form of osteochondritis. Usually this is a localised area of bony change, which after a time undergoes reossification. The eventual outcome depends a lot on the age of onset - if someone of twelve or thirteen develops osteochondrosis dessicans, the chances are that they will recover fully. On the other hand, if someone in their late teens or early twenties develop it, the chances are higher that they will need surgical intervention (usually to remove loose bodies) or go on to develop early degenerative changes in the joint.

I hope that's of some help.

Answer 2

Osteochondritis dissecans is a condition whereby a variable amount of bone and its adjacent cartilage loses its blood supply. Osteochondritis dissecans can involve the bone and cartilage of virtually any joint. Elbows and knees are most commonly affected. Usually, only a small portion of the affected cartilage is involved.
http://www.medicinenet.com/osteochondritis_dissecans/article.htm
The Osteochondroses are a family of orthopedic diseases that occur in children and in rapidly growing animals, particularly pigs, horses, and large breed dogs. They are characterized by interruption of the blood supply of a bone, in particular to the epiphysis, followed by localized bony necrosis,or death, and later regrowth of the bone.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteochondrosis
not really sure if this is what you are looking for.