Diagnosis of Glenohumeral Degenerative Joint Disease.

Last updated Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Diagnosis of secondary glenohumeral DJD

A. History

1. Evidence of major joint trauma or other known causes of secondary degenerative joint disease
2. Limited motion and function

B. Physical examination

1. Limited glenohumeral motion
2. Diagnosis is supported by bone on bone crepitance

C. Radiographs

1. Joint space narrowing
2. Periarticular sclerosis
3. Periarticular osteophytes
4. Diagnosis is supported by radiographic evidence of previous trauma or other known causes of secondary degenerative joint disease

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