Thoracic osteosarcoma is a disease in which changes or disorders in the bone tissue occur that destroy the discs and ligaments in the chest area. Sedentary, sedentary lifestyle, spinal obstruction, stooping, poor posture - all these factors have a high probability of leading to the development of the disease.
Thoracic fibromas occur less frequently than similar disorders of the cervical or lumbar spine. This is due to less mobility of the bones and joints in this area.
Due to the convex shape of the ribcage, the load on the skeletal system is unevenly distributed. The process of increasing in bone usually begins in the part that is under more pressure - on the anterior wall of the part.
However, it is impossible to initiate or even ignore the disease, because the negative consequences of further development of osteonecrosis can significantly affect a person's lifestyle. Treatment of the disease can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Diagnostic
Only a specialist doctor can diagnose thoracic spine osteosarcoma, determine the extent of development, and prescribe treatment for the patient. But there are a number of symptoms that a person can attribute to the presence of the disease in himself. It can:
- pain between the shoulder blades and on the left side of the chest;
- stomach and heart pain;
- increased pain when deeply inspired;
- numbness in the chest.
Because these symptoms may be due to a number of other conditions, the physician must conduct a comprehensive diagnosis to confirm the diagnostic assumptions. The complexity of hospital studies often includes:
- X-ray of the lungs;
- Magnetic resonance imaging;
- ultrasound examination of internal organs;
- electrocardiogram, etc. v.
Only by excluding all possible concomitant diseases can the doctor make a final diagnosis - osteonecrosis. If there are any other disorders detected in the body on examination, this must be taken into account when deciding how to treat thoracic osteonecrosis so as not to aggravate the situation.
Treatment of osteonecrosis
Treatment of diseases of the thoracic spine, first of all, should be aimed at reducing chest pain. Therefore, often the process of eliminating the problem includes medication, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises to relieve pressure on the disc. Do not self-treat thoracic osteonecrosis, only after consulting a specialist.
If the bone degeneration is more severe, there is sharp pain in the back, the patient can only treat it after the pain has subsided. In this case, bed rest is indicated until the patient's condition improves. In addition, the doctor may prescribe a number of additional courses to enhance the effect of the drug and bring about the treatment effect:
- stretching the discs of the spine;
- vacuum therapy;
- Acupuncture;
- electrophoresis;
- magnetism;
- inductance measurement, etc. v.
All these procedures cannot completely cure the patient, but of course, they will have a positive effect in the treatment of the disease.
Spinal stretches are used during exacerbations of the disease and help relieve pain by reducing the load on the discs. This procedure can be carried out only under the supervision of a doctor and on his recommendation.
Acupuncture is a recent method that has become increasingly popular in the treatment of osteoporosis, helps relieve pain in the thoracic spine, as well as normalizes the immune system.
In extremely rare cases of advanced disease, surgery may be necessary. The decision to perform surgery is made by the patient together with the doctor, if exercise and manual therapy cannot alleviate the condition of the thoracic spine.
Physical therapy
Gymnastics consists of a set of exercises, the main purpose of which is to strengthen the chest muscles. The types of exercises developed by the complex and available to everyone have been prescribed physical therapy exercises to address the problem of osteochondrosis of the rib cage.
It is a mistake to assume that gymnastics are harmless and therefore you can prescribe them yourself. Exercises can only be started when the cause of the disease has been identified and treatment for osteonecrosis has been initiated. But the right and specially designed gym equipment can significantly affect the healing process.
Drug treatment
The medical treatment of the disease is taking anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. In addition, the doctor should prescribe drugs that restore cartilage tissue and vitamin complexes aimed at strengthening bones and ligaments. However, their application can only be combined with other methods to eliminate the problem.
An innovative way to treat osteonecrosis is an anti-inflammatory patch, which helps to solve many problems of the spine. Its application to the chest area allows you to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation in a certain part of the spine.
Manual therapy
The most effective treatment for such a disease as osteonecrosis is manual therapy. The therapist's actions will help activate and increase oxygen supply to the tissues of the intervertebral disc, as well as help the functioning of blood vessels and improve lymphatic flow. This allows you to return to the normal functioning of the thoracic region, prevent the development of osteonecrosis and save the patient.
Osteoarthritis of the thoracic spine can be effectively treated using a range of measures and actions.
Prevention of thoracic osteonecrosis
No matter how timely and effective the treatment is, in any case, it becomes easier to participate in the prevention. After all, prevention of osteonecrosis is better than wasting time, effort and money to cure it.
Physician-recommended precautions include:
- strengthens the muscles of the spine and prevents excessive loads;
- avoid hypothermia;
- get wet in the rain or sweat while exercising, you should immediately change into wet clothes and wear only dry clothes;
- increase fitness during sedentary times;
- regular back massage (at least once a year).
A sturdy corset will ensure good health and comfortable mobility for years to come. The prevention of any diseases of the musculoskeletal system is much easier and takes less time than the treatment of violations that have arisen later. Do not ignore the doctor's advice, it is better to lead an active lifestyle. Then health will always be strong.