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Here's information about osteoarthritis of the hand, from what causes it to how it can be treated and how the pain can be managed. Spinal Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine). Osteoarthritis of the spine is a breakdown of the cartilage of the joints and discs in the neck and lower back. Shoulder Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Shoulder). Your risk of developing osteoarthritis of the shoulder with its pain and physical limitations increases with age.
Other common names for osteoarthritis are degenerative arthritis, hypertrophic arthritis, degenerative joint disease, and osteoarthrosis. Osteoarthritis of most sites, except the spine, is assigned to ICD-9-CM category 715.Osteoarthritis of the spine is assigned to category 721.steoarthritis is a chronic joint disorder characterized by degeneration of joint cartilage and the adjacent bone. Degeneration occurs due to rubbing of the joint surfaces, causing a wearing away of the tissues. It is the most common type of arthritis and usually occurs in the hands, knees, hips, and spine.