Advanced degeneration of the shoulder

Degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) is the most common condition to affect joints. It is a chronic condition. It is in two forms: primary and secondary. Primary is hereditary and less common but occurs without cause or injury. Secondary is the most common form and is due to abnormal mechanical forces such as obesity, previous injury/trauma or joint stress.Degenerative joint disease occurs when the cartilage breaks down causing the bones to rub together and become misshapen with bone spurs (osteophytes). Typically it occurs in the older population.

The Prenuvo scan does not look at cartilage, thus mild and moderate arthritis may not be seen on this study. If you are interest in cartilage imaging, discuss with your doctor about obtaining a dedicated joint MRI.