[Arthrosis. Degenerative diseases of supporting and locomotor apparatus].

Degenerative joint disease is an extremely common, noninflammatory, progressive disorder of movable joints and is characterized pathologically by deterioration of articular cartilage and by formation of new bone in the subchondral areas and at the margins of the joint. The main objectives of therapy considering the pathogenesis are relief of pain, restoration of joint function and progression of the disease.