Arthrosis: What is and how to treat the affected joints?

Arthrosis is a dystrophic change in joint cartilage is not inflammatory.This process arises in most cases as a result of the body's natural aging.

According to statistical data, arthrosis is considered a very common disease, as they suffer according to several estimates of 10% to 15% of residents from different countries.

This disease is characteristic of the age category of 45 years or older.Although there are exceptions when arthrosis is observed in a group of less age, as a result of injuries, serious illnesses, fractures inherent to athletes to a greater extent.

As a rule, patients experiment with loading arterthranseal pain, but should be sitting or lying in a convenient position for the affected limb as pain manifestations decrease.As the disease advances, the characteristic grinding of the joints increases, the amplitude of the usual joint movements decreases and the deformation of joint components is observed.

Arthrosis - What is it?

Why does arthrosis occur and what is it?The disease develops due to metabolic disorders in the joint, which in turn leads to the fact that cartilage begins to lose elasticity.This can be facilitated by complete or partial loss of the composition of the proteoglycans cartilage, this happens, as a rule, due to very deep cracks in the cartilage itself.

1. Arthrosis is primary - begins without an noticeable cause and affects unchanged articular cartilage simultaneously in many articulations;It is most often observed in people over 40.Primary arthrosis is also a consequence of a violation of the proportion of synthesis and degeneration processes in the cartilaginous tissue and is accompanied by a chondrocyte disorder.In cartilage with artro changes, the processes of destruction prevail.
2. The main causes of secondary arthrosis are significant changes in metabolic processes: blood supply, salt change and lymph output, hormonal disorders in the assimilation of the necessary joints.The hormonal changes that lead to arthrosis are often found in women of senior and advanced age when natural changes occur in the hormonal background.

The risk group includes people:

• with overweight body weight;
• with hereditary disorders;
• elderly;
• with specific professions;
• with metabolic disorders in the body;
• with screening deficiency elements;
• traumatic lesions in the spine;
• involved in some sports.

The insidiousness of arthrosis lies in the fact that pathological changes in the tissue of the articulation cartilage affected for a long time do not manifest by any symptoms - pain and difficulty movements become noticeable just as destruction reaches the periosteum located under the portfolio.

Arthrosis 1, 2 and 3 degrees

There are three degrees of joint arthrosis:

1. 1 degree of disease proceeds almost without tangible symptoms.Only occasionally painful sensations are possible in motion or other types of physical activity.In the first stage of arthrosis, pathological changes occur in the synovial liquid of the joint, while the muscle apparatus weakens, but does not undergo modifications.
2. 2 degree of arthrosis is marked at the beginning of the destruction of the joint, the first osteophytes appear.The pain becomes tolerant but pronounced.A crisis in the affected joints is clearly heard.There is a violation of muscle functions in view of a violation of neurotrophic regulation reflex.
3. 3 degree of arthrosis - Articular cartilage is thin, there are extensive focuses of destruction.A significant deformation of the joint platform is observed with a change in the limb axis.Due to violation of the normal proportion between the anatomical structures of the joint and the extensive pathological changes in connective tissue, ligaments become insolvent and reduce, as a result of which the pathological mobility of the joint develops in combination with the limitation of the natural volume of movements.Contracts and subluxations arise.Peri -Human muscles are stretched or shortened, the ability to reduce it is weakened.The power of the articulation and the surrounding tissues is broken.

The course of the disease is characterized by the stages of exacerbation and stages of remission.This significantly complicates the independent diagnosis of arthrosis, depending only on their own sensations.Therefore, it is necessary to seek clarification of the diagnosis for the doctor.

Signs

Arthrosis has certain first signs based on its classification, but there is a widespread list:

1. Pain syndrome, which intensifies in raw and freezing climate;
2. The joint increases in volume due to deformations and osteophytes;
3. The skin temperature around the sick joint increases.A general temperature increase can be observed.
4. The joint begins to swell, the swelling and the seals are observed;
5. In stress and articulation operation, a crisis or grinding with the friction of bone and creak formations is heard.

In later stages, pain can occur in a calm state due to blood stagnation and increased intraosseous pressure.

Arthrosis symptoms

Arthrosis belongs to the category of chronic diseases.Sometimes the disease can imperceptibly leak for years, only occasionally remembering joint pain in joint or clumsy movement.

But it also happens that the disease develops rapidly for a severe stage in just a few months.Anyway, it is important to remember that if you do not treat arthrosis, your symptoms will grow over time, worsening quality of life and in severe cases - leading to disability and immobilization.

Therefore, with arthrosis, the main symptoms are as follows:

1. Painful pain in the joint.It manifests itself especially in all types of loads in the painful joint while walking the stairs.
2. Lomota and cruch in the joint.Lomota manifests itself during hypothermia.At first the crisis is not strong, but in the absence of treatment, over time will be heard by others.
3. The appearance of swelling.This symptom is characterized by another joint disease - arthritis.But with arthrosis, the swelling occurs only with exacerbations and is accompanied by not acute but painful pain.It is very noticeable and cause considerable inconvenience.

Sometimes pain at night can intensify.Sometimes joint pain is very active, its manifestation depends on the loads.In youth, arthrosis can be developed from great physical activities or after an injury.

Diagnosis of Arthrosis

The diagnosis is based first of all to determine a predisposing factor such as the appearance of pain and discomfort in joint movements.In the case of signs above the disease, an examination, radio and morphological examination is possible.

All studies are performed only in clinical conditions and only qualified experts should make conclusions about them.On our site, you can always ask questions about symptoms, treatment and prevention of arthrosis in the comments below.

Prevention

Preventive measures to prevent arthrosis are available to everyone.They include moderate physical effort (should not cause joint pain), balanced nutrition and eating daily all major elements and vitamins.

Often, free from arthrosis is impaired by overweight, so you should be very aware of your diet and, if necessary, observe a diet.

It is also necessary to remember that arthrosis belongs to the category of chronic diseases.In other words, the main criterion for the effectiveness of treatment is to achieve prolonged remission and improve the patient's condition.

Treatment of arthrosis

With diagnosed arthrosis, treatment is currently a serious and urgent problem.And while the amount of drugs used for arthrosis is constantly increasing, they have only one symptomatic effect.And while none of the drugs has become a panacea in joint treatment.

The plan and treatment methods depend on the stage and symptoms of arthrosis, they usually initially relieve pain, because in the second and third stage of the disease, they can be very painful.Anti -inflammatory therapy is also possible with concomitant joint inflammation.

The main drug treatment scheme of arthrosis implies the use of:

1. NSAIDS to reduce pain and eliminate the inflammatory process.
2. CondoProtective group drugs, which include active components such as glucose and chondroitin.
3. In a severe course of the disease, intra-articular administration of corticosteroid preparations may be required. These medications quickly eliminate the inflammatory process and normalize the mobility of the affected joint.
4. After eliminating the inflammatory process, intra -articular administration of hyaluronic acid may be required, which acts as lubricants and prevents the process of joint friction, eliminates pain syndrome, improves mobility and stimulates the production of its own hyaluronate.

To return the articulation, affected by arthrosis largely, it is possible only with the help of a surgical operation to replace the joint, it is still impossible to do this without surgery.

Surgery

In advanced stages of knee joint arthrosis, drug treatment may no longer be effective and then a decision on healing operational methods should be taken.

There are several types of surgical intervention:

1. Arthroplasty.Replacing joint cartilage with artificial positioning.After surgery, pain is significantly reduced and mobility increases.
2. Arthroscopy.It does not require a long recovery period, suitable for patients of all ages.It is necessary to prevent the destruction of the joint.During operation, inflamed areas are removed - this happens using a thin probe and auxiliary tools.
3. Prostheses.Replacing all joint components with artificial analogues.By the way, modern prostheses are made of special metal, which is not rejected by the body.Such transplants last an average of about ten years.After such intervention, patients can carry a complete lifestyle.

At home, as prescribed by a doctor, the patient may use distraction agents in the form of ointments, rubbing, gels, herbal infusions.Good results are given by physiotherapy, acupuncture, hirudotherapy (leching treatment) and spa treatment in remission (attenuation of the disease) using natural mud and mineral baths.

Exercises for the treatment of arthrosis

An indispensable condition in the treatment of arthrosis is the use of different types of exercises in order to prevent muscle atrophy and the weakening of ligaments.

The exercises for the treatment of arthrosis are selected individually for each patient with the attending physician and specialist in physical therapy exercises.The exercises are initiated only after removing exacerbation, but later 5-6 days after pain relief.

The task of exercises for the treatment of arthrosis is the restoration of joint mobility, aerobic training, increases the strength and flexibility of the muscles and joints.

How to treat arthrosis with folk remedies?

With arthrosis of drug treatment, it is not avoided, but usually the doctor prescribes comprehensive treatment, advising being used folk medicine.But you need to know that treatment of arthrosis, including non -traditional medicine, is based on a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition, folkloric recipes are added to all this.

1. Birch leaves, nettles and inflorescence of the Calêndula are taken in equal parts.As a result, you need to get two tablespoons.We put the chopped collection resulting in a thermos, poured a liter of boiling water and left it at night.From the next morning, it is necessary to take half a glass of decoction four to five times a day.The course of taking this recipe is two to three months.
2. The egg solution is prepared from fresh egg yolk, which is mixed with terezine and apple cider vinegar in the ratio of 1: 1: 1. The liquid must be mixed completely and threatens it with the affected joint all night.Then you need to wrap everything with a wool scarf.It is recommended to perform friction for 1 month 2-3 times a week.
3. Celery.1-2 teaspoons of newly careful celery juice to drink up to 3 times a day.You can use a decoction.Brew 1 tablespoon.A spoonful of fresh roots with 2 glasses of boiling water and let it prepare under the lid for 4 hours.Drink 2 tablespoons.tablespoons up to 4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
4. You will need a piece of soft wool fabric without synthetic impurities and cabbage head.First, you need to grind the head of the head, after which it is good to hurry it with a mortar or with your hands, it is advisable to use unxidized dishes.After that, you can tighten the juice in a squeeze.Now we take the boiled fabric and moisten in cabbage juice, put this compaction in the painful joint.I would also like to note that squeezed juice can be stored for no more than three days from the time of spinning.
5. The use of cooked oats also provides good results.Take three or four spoons of oats, pour boiling water and cook over low heat for five to seven minutes.The amount of water used should ensure the receipt of thick porridge, which should be cooled and used as compaction at night.Use only recently cooked flakes.Yesterday's porridge for the compress is not suitable.
6. The pharmacy is bought by the root of Eleasil.As a rule, he faces 50 g packages.For the preparation of the tincture, it will be necessary half package of plant roots and 150 ml of high quality vodka.The ingredients are mixed, placed in a dark bottle and insisted for 12 days.Fights are performed before bed and, if possible, in the morning.

In general, the treatment of arthrosis with folk remedies is not able to completely replace the standard types of therapy (medications, physiotherapy, massage, exercise therapy), but can significantly relieve symptoms of the disease, improve the effect of other therapy methods and accelerate recovery.