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Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip (Osteoarthritis of the Hip)
Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip (Osteoarthritis of the Hip)
This type of arthritis, also called "degenerative joint disease," is a breakdown of the cartilage in your hip joint. As this protective cartilage wears away, bone rubs against bone. Bony growths called "bone spurs" may form in the joint. Pain from osteoarthritis can keep you from being as active as you like.