CPPD Deposition Disease.

Last updated Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Incidence and risk factors

Incidence

Calcium Pyrophosphade Dehydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition disease usually occurs in people over 60. Apparently some change in the joint cartilage of older people allows or favors the formation of crystal deposits. It affects men and women equally.

CPPD crystal deposition disease can occur in younger people if:

• there has been an injury to or an operation performed on a joint, or
• there is a family history of the disease, or
• the person has had other diseases that increase susceptibility to CPPD crystal deposition disease

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