Degenerative changes include osteoporosis, which is a manifestation of degenerative changes.
Degenerative changes refers to the long time bone force, friction, or with the age of the bone metabolism changes, and then the degeneration of bone and joints, which can be manifested as osteoporosis, osteophytes, joint gap changes, etc., resulting in pain, joint deformity, limited activities, and so on.
Osteoporosis is often caused by aging, female menopause, etc., resulting in lower density of bone tissue, reduced bone mass, and then degenerative changes. Therefore, osteoporosis is a type of degenerative change with a wider range of degenerative changes.
When degenerative lesions occur, the type of degenerative changes should be clarified and standardized treatment should be carried out under the guidance of doctors to avoid delaying the condition.