What Is Degenerative Joint Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Grating Sensation
In healthy joints, the presence of the protective cartilage helps to provide a smooth surface against which bones can move. This enables the joints to be moved seamlessly without any resistance but, when this cartilage is not in good health, things don’t move as smoothly as they should.
One relatively common symptom of degenerative joint disease is that the patient will feel a grating sensation as they move their joints. This is because the bones are moving directly against each other rather than moving on a smooth surface. Patient’s will also sometimes hear a crackling and/or popping sound that is often clearly audible.
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