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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Degenerative joint disorder (Osteoporosis), defective chrondrocyte metabolism lack of systemic response, Later stages pain with slight motion, manifestations early stages, inflammatory joint diseases rheumatoid arthritis, pain diminished after rest pain intensifies after activity, inflammation indicative of secondary synovitis, Degenerative Joint Disorder -DJD (Osteoarthritis- OA) treatments, may be initiated by factors such as: trauma, trauma excessive use or abuse, genetic some pt's have family hx of OA, incidence/prevalence varies among populations, may be initiated by factors such as: development, metabolic Paget's disease of the bone, pain stimulated by:, diagnostics LABS, metabolic obesity increases degeneration, etiology/risk factors Lack of exercise, etiology/risk factors defective chrondrocyte metabolism, development increased age, treatments surgical management