Osteochondrosis is a dystrophic change in the spine where the structure of the intervertebral disc changes, with subsequent deformation, stratification, and violation of boundaries and height.
Previously, medical professionals believed that osteonecrosis only affected regions of the spine, now this view has changed. Osteomalacia can confidently be called a systemic disease, because the spine is not only a support for the motor system, but also affects all organs of the human body.
Thoracic osteosarcoma is a pathological change characterized by a degenerative-dystrophic process in the intervertebral discs of the thoracic spine.
Signs and causes
The main cause of osteonecrosis of the breast is a violation of metabolic processes in the body, which is associated with a decrease in blood supply.
So, the main signs of the development of osteonecrosis:
- Work hard physically.
- Nervous tension and stress.
- Curvature of the spine.
- Fat.
- High intensity training, improper training.
- Bad ecosystem.
- Smoke.
- Back-ache.
- Inappropriate nutrition.
- A person's sedentary lifestyle (little physical activity).
- Continuous vibration impact on the spine (extended driving).
- Hypothermia.
- Age-related changes, etc. v.
Symptom
It should be emphasized that the cause of osteoporosis in the thoracic region is curvature of the spine, a prerequisite for formation in schools. The chest is a sedentary area and so the symptoms are noticeably different from other types of osteonecrosis. In most cases, the main difference between thoracic osteonecrosis is that there is no acute pain syndrome, but a dull ache or pain.
The main symptoms are as follows:
- Chest. Significantly worse when breathing or moving. In most cases, the pain of thoracic osteonecrosis is shingles in nature;
- Numbness symptoms. There is a feeling of goosebumps creeping in the chest;
- Stomach, liver and heart pain. Mastoid tumors are disguised as other diseases, showing symptoms of gastritis, heart attack, angina, peptic ulcer, etc. v.
- Sexual dysfunction;
- Pain in the shoulder blade (presents as low back pain transverse to the intercostal nerves, this condition is called intercostal neuralgia);
- Decreased mobility of the thoracic spine (characteristic symptoms of Forestier, Bekhterev, Scheerman-Mao disease and scoliotic malformation, use radiography to determine the true cause).
In addition, thoracic osteonecrosis has two vertebral syndromes - low back pain and low back pain.
Dorsago has characteristic chest pain. It is often found in people who are in a tilted position for a long time (eg, welder), then straighten sharply. Dorsago pain syndrome is strong enough, even when breathing. Muscles are strained, which limits movement in certain parts of the spine.
Back pain manifests itself gradually and is not easily noticeable, lasting up to three weeks. There is no obvious pain syndrome in the affected spine area and discomfort. The pain increases when taking a deep breath, bending forward or to the side. Muscle tension.
Movement is limited in upper back (chest neck) or lower back (lumbar-thoracic region) pain. The pain increases at night, during the waking phase, the pain syndrome will go away on its own when walking for a short time. When taking a deep breath or stretching the body in one position, the pain increases again.
Diagnose
One feature of osteonecrosis of the thoracic spine is its amazing ability to be confused with other symptoms. It is not without reason that medical experts call this unrest a "chameleon disease".
Osteoma is disguised as a pain syndrome due to cardiovascular disease, angina, heart attack, appendicitis and cholecystitis, gastrointestinal diseases, namely gastritis, peptic ulcer, painrenal or hepatic colic. Experienced specialists perform a comprehensive diagnosis to find the difference between fibroids and similar conditions. In this regard, you should not only have an X-ray examination, but also an MRI, gastroscopy, ultrasound, etc. v. In the future, the method of treatment takes into account concomitant diseases.
Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine is made on the basis of X-rays, where an increase in the vertebral body or a decrease in the height of the intervertebral discs can be clearly seen.
Treatments
Treatment of the thoracic spine for osteonecrosis of the spine mainly depends on the stage of the pathological process and is limited to conservative treatment. The operation of the surgeon is used extremely rarely with complications, that is, herniation of the spine.
During exacerbations, treatment is directed toward pain relief. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, as well as pain relievers. To increase movement of the thoracic spine and relax muscle tone, muscle relaxants are prescribed. To improve blood flow in the spine - vasodilators. Use the drug in combination with massage and physical therapy.
In the recurrent phase, treatment is directed at stretching the musculature of the thoracic region in the spine. The most effective method is kinesitherapy.
During remission, treatment is aimed at improving the mobility of the spinal discs, strengthening the spinal muscles, and restoring the posture of the spine.
In addition, the following methods are available:
- Laser therapy;
- Treatment with acupuncture;
- Treatment with acupuncture;
- Acupuncture treatment;
- Vacuum therapy treatment.
Treatment with folk methods
- Raw potatoes predominate as an excellent pain reliever. For the treatment of recurrent osteonecrosis of the thoracic region, people prepare a gauze, rub it in a jar (1: 1), and mix it with honey. The resulting mass is applied to the affected area, where it lies for about two hours.
- Symptoms of osteosarcoma of the affected spine in the acute stage, effective remission of a mixture of internal and external use. Prepare with honey half a glass, 50 gr. vodka, two tablespoons of salt and ¼ cup of radish. The resulting mass is used by rubbing the affected area twice a day or inwards before meals twice a day.
- Osteochondrosis is treated with tea. The infusion is prepared from crushed strawberry berries and leaves, taken one spoon at a time. This mixture is poured for ten minutes.
- Symptoms of rheumatism, gout and osteonecrosis in the chest area are well treated with ointments consisting of lard (one tablespoon) and hop cone powder (one tablespoon).
Complications
Tumors of the thoracic spine have the following complications:
- Herniated discs of the thoracic spine;
- Disc protrusion;
- Radiculopathy (sciatica);
- Sciatica body pain;
- Schmorl's hernia;
- Low back pain;
- Spondylolisthesis, spondylolisthesis;
- VSD;
- Osteoporosis, spondylolisthesis;
- Narrowing of the spinal canal of the spine.