Degenerative arthritis of the joints is known as which condition?

• A. Spondylosis
• B. Rheumatism
• C. Arthritis
• D. Osteoarthritis

Answer: (A)

The main idea is recognizing degenerative joint disease as a specific condition. Degenerative arthritis of the joints is known as osteoarthritis—the wear-and-tear breakdown of articular cartilage that leads to joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It often affects weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips, as well as the hands.

Spondylosis, while related, refers to degenerative changes specifically in the spine, not the joints of the body overall. Rheumatism is an old, broad term for various rheumatic conditions and isn’t a precise diagnosis for degenerative arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for joint inflammation, of which osteoarthritis is a common degenerative form.

So the correct concept is osteoarthritis.