Osteoarthritis is a severe degeneration of the cartilage, in the joints without inflammation. This disease is very common, because it directly related to initial aging process in the body. Often suffer from slightly more than 10% of the population. Most often this disease occurs in middle-aged people. Osteoarthritis often appears those who are younger, as a result, the broken limbs and injuries.
One of the most dangerous places — knee and phalangeal joints. The disease often occurs there. The patient for a while, I don't really feel the pain. Pain may occur in situations where the community influenced some of the load. If the load is missing, the pain is missing but it may be that the patient doesn't know the patient.
As a result of this disease, the cartilage tissue loses its elasticity a lot. General there are 2 types of osteoarthritis.
- Primary osteoarthritis. Occurs, without any special reason. The victims cartilage located in the joints, at the same time. Most commonly seen in older people, like 40 years ago. As a result, such significant changes, the cartilage begins to break down simply from the inside;
- Secondary arthrosis. In osteoarthritis changes the metabolism and the blood circulation (blood flow, salt replacement is worse). The women also frequently found hormonal disorders due to a general change in hormonal levels.
So, who often suffer from arthritis:
- People who are overweight;
- People are born with predisposition to the disease;
- Elderly;
- People working in dangerous jobs with high stress;
- People with metabolic disorders and micronutrient deficiencies in the body;
- The people who have suffered various injuries;
- Certain athletes.
You can share the degree of arthrosis according to the severity of the disease.
- The manifestation of arthritis, the first degree is not accompanied by any visible symptoms. Pain may occur only during physical activity. However, irreversible changes, and the weakening of the muscle at this point;
- Arthrosis, second degree. This section is quite serious is associated with the permanent deformation of the joint, and the first appearance of joints. Pain felt by the patient, more tolerant, but clearly expressed. The affected joints there is a rustling. Injury of muscle function;
- Arthrosis in the third grade. The hardest stage of the development. The cartilage at this time is already heavily depleted. The muscles under torn cartilage significantly lose the ability to contract.
Signs of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the following general signs:
- Cider pain, worse in cold, wet weather;
- The joint is deformed, or significantly increased quantity of;
- Increased temperature, skin around the patient's joint and increase the temperature of the whole body;
- Swelling, there are painful swelling;
- During physical activity, but the appearance of any load (like climbing stairs), the community begins, the three squeak.
If during the disease the blood stagnates, and intra-bone pressure increases, the pain may be less portable.
The symptoms of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is often attributed to a group of chronic diseases. Often occurs over a period of several years, manifesting only mild discomfort during the tension of the muscles and joints. But it so happens that the rapid development of the disease enough for a few months. Therefore, the appearance of these symptoms immediately go to the doctor.
- Occurs aching pain. Most often manifested during the stress;
- It hurts, I'm happy. A pain is most commonly seen at low temperatures. Crunch at first, barely audible, but the development of the disease can become audible to others;
- Appears the swelling. This symptom is characterized by the similar disease — arthritis. With an unpleasant aching pain.
The prevention of osteoarthritis
Prevention of the disease is necessary to anyone who is at least a predisposition to it. First, we should remember that physical activity also broke the joint remains more fluid, and the muscles retain the ability to gracefully decline. Don't forget proper nutrition, and getting enough vitamin.
Treatment of Osteoarthritis
The treatment of this disease is still a current problem which puzzled the doctors. Although the advanced a significant number of medications that can completely cure the disease fails them. Listed below are the drug and the purpose.
- Ibuprofen, diclofenac, and other nsaids. These drugs significantly reduce the inflammation. Diclofenac used for lubrication of external part of the patient's joint;
- The introduction of the special materials within the community. These drugs are characterized by rapid elimination of the inflammatory process, as well as the normalization of mobility;
- Introduction in the common special "lubricants" such as hyaluronic acid. The application of the measure after it has been discontinued all inflammatory processes. Acid acts as a lubricant, significantly reduces friction in the joints, and improves mobility.
Surgery, the exacerbation of the disease
If the meds aren't helping, have surgery. These are among the most effective listed below.
- Arthroplasty. A complete replacement of the cartilage of the joint with a specially made head gasket. The result of this operation reduces pain, improves mobility;
- Arthroscopy. Prevent joint destruction. The result of the operation are removed, inflammation;
- The prosthetic. In this case, all the nodes are completely replaced by artificial components. Such parts are made of materials which do not reiciendis body. The life expectancy of the prosthesis, on average, 10 years.
If the disease is severe, to not delay the surgical intervention because of the progressive arthritis very seriously affect your mobility.
After the adoption of the medicine, surgery don't forget the exercise. The results of such exercises should be to prevent the weakening of the ligaments. The range of exercises it is best to consult with your doctor. An experienced doctor, and select the practices that will be implemented a week after the disappearance of the pain. The result of the exercise to restore mobility, increase the flexibility, the strength, the muscles, the joints.