Perhaps everything has been heard about arthritis (deformed osteoarthritis).The diseases are included in the three most common diseases of the musculoskeletal movement.However, despite such fame, not everyone can tell confidence that he owns adequate information about this joint.Because the osteoarthritis of the lower limbs is often diagnosed, we will talk about knee joints and treatments.
In short, knee joint disease
So, what is it - the joint disease of the knee and how much we know about it?In medicine, there are some names of this disease, each characteristic for the disease from it.
Therefore, the term Gonarthrosis, clearly shows where the pathological process develops (from Greek - knee).
The name "Arthrosis" (Arthros - joints) means an inflammatory disease in which degeneration and atrophy of cartilage tissue occurs.
There is another, most accurate concept - bone deformation.With a long melting disease, not only the surface of the knee joint is affected, but also the ligament, tendon and muscles nearby.Blood circulation decreases, booty (nutrition) is uncomfortable and metabolism in the square models disturbed.The cartilage is quickly thinner and destroyed, the growth of the bone (osteoporosis) is formed on the side surface of the joint, the ligament thickens and the elasticity.All this leads to the growing limitation of the mobility of the joint, until completely absent from the movements in it.
The main cause of the disease is changes related to age.In addition, there are a number of additional factors that cause the development of joint muscle disease:
- Different injuries of the lower limbs;
- Increase body weight;
- Sedentary lifestyle;
- Genetic tendency for diseases of musculoskeletal system;
- Violation of metabolism.
Diseases grow slowly and for a few years, symptoms of joint damage are not available.However, degenerative changes are gradually taking place in joint structures.As a result, pain and crunchy appears during walking, limiting the ability to move at the knee, muscle atrophy near the thighs and lower legs nearby develops.
The symptoms of osteoarthritis are deformed depending on the level of damage in the knee joint, becoming more intense and acute when the process progresses.
Therefore, not postponing a visit to the doctor.It should be remembered that the last could not cure the joints, but it was possible to suspend its development.The therapy earlier starts, the more opportunities for a successful result and reduce the risk of complications.
Disease treatment
If the patient goes to the doctor with the question: The doctor, I have knee joints, let me know what and what to treat - he will probably not get a clear and specific answer.Honartrosis is a long process that includes a complex of therapeutic measures.Treatment of any pathology always starts with the collection of Anamnesis and diagnosis.
When planning the treatment tactics, the doctor will take into account the age of the patient, the stage of the disease, the extent of the damage to the joints, the presence and severity of the pain syndrome.The unified therapy of the knee osteoarthritis, as well as a medicine to help people at the same time, do not exist.The battle against joint disease should be complex and not only includes drugs, but also physical procedures, treatment exercises and recipes of traditional medicine.With the failure of all conservative measures, surgical interventions are taken.
Drug therapy
All drugs used in the war against osteoarthritis can be divided into two groups:
- Drugs that reduce the main symptoms of the disease (anti -inflammatory drugs are not due to not caused by glucocorticosteroid hormone);
- This means restoring joints and preventing its further destruction (chondroprotector, including hyaluronic acid).
The treatment of Gonarthrosis always starts with the first groups of the group, quickly removing pain syndrome.It is the pain in the joints that the patient has to suffer the most by the patient.
NSAID
Anti -inflammatory drugs are not used to remove intense, uncomfortable pain, eliminate edema and inflammation of joint tissues and nearby.These drugs can be used by oral, intramuscular or local, directly on the area of the affected joint.
For external use, different types of ointment and gel are used.Anesthesia effects, as a rule, occurs fast enough and exists for a few hours.The ointment is also good for using them for a long time, coordinating the course of the course with experts.
The treatment process with non -inflammatory anti -inflammatory drugs is not put inside for no more than two weeks, because they have many side effects.
Therefore, NSAID is cautious for those who suffer from chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and elderly patients.
Corticosteroid
If NSAID treatment is an inefficient and painful syndrome, the doctor may prescribe hormonal injections.They act much more effectively than the groups of the group is not nothing.
Due to unwanted consequences, glucocorticosteroid hormone is put into the intracranial cavity of the affected knee not exceeding once every 10-14 days and in just a serious period of time.
Chondroprotector
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate prevents the additional destruction of the joints and contributes to the surface restoration of cartilage panels.
Chondroprotector improves the nutrition of intracranial tissue, saturated fluid fluid with necessary micronutrients, pain relief, edema and inflammation.They can be used in the form of tablets, ointments, and content injections.
The treatment process with the structural restoration of cartilage lasts at least 4-5 months.The result is a persistent and lasting effect for several years.
Talking about chondroprotector, one cannot help but mention the III generation.These products contain, in addition to adding chondroprotector, no inflammation, this allows to reduce the amount of drugs taken and achieve good results.
Hyaluronic acid preparations are almost enough to discharge in its composition.When hitting the joint, the substance creates a thin film on the surface of the cartilage sheets to protect them in the movement.
The internal injection in Hyaluronic Acid is only prescribed during persistent remission.
Surgical treatment
Surgical intervention is only used in extreme cases when conservation treatment does not give positive results.Modern medicine has different ways to conduct different activities in terms of injury:
- Endoscopy joints- The most gentle surgical intervention.It can be used even in the early stages of the arthritis of the knee joint.This procedure is suitable for young people leading a dynamic lifestyle and can be repeated if necessary.
- Cut bone.The activity is prescribed for patients with severe deformation of joints.During the process, an artificial crack of deformed bones is done.After that, experts provide it with anatomical and physiological unity.
- Endrosthetic.The most thorough surgical intervention.During operation, joints are replaced by implant.Despite the complexity of implementation and recovery time, Endoprosthetic is the best replacement for joint disease (the joint of the joint to finish to complete the joint).
Physiotherapy in the treatment of knee arthritis
At the initial stage of the development of the disease, physical therapy procedures are very effective.They quickly remove pain, reduce muscle spasms, prevent the destruction of cartilage and accelerate its regeneration.
Using physiotherapy measures, the drug can be used directly into the skin directly into the affected joint.Usually, with the muscle disease of the knee, the following physiotherapists are specified:
- Magnet therapy (10 sessions 20);
- Medical bathroom (radon, mud, bischophytic, hydrogen sulfide);
- Midd -Volume ultraviolet irradiation (6 matches 7 times);
- UHF therapy;
- Electricity with anti -inflammatory drugs, vascular, painkillers;
- Darsonvalization;
- Laser therapy (at least 10 sessions).
To determine which treatment is necessary in a specific case, the time of the treatment process can only be an expert, focusing on the level of damage to the joints, the age of the patient and the presence of diseases simultaneously in him.
Exercise therapy
Exercise is one of the components of successful therapy to deform osteoarthritis.Charger enhances muscles, improves blood circulation, returns to the joints that are lost flexibly.
A collection of close exercises
Classes are selected for each patient.LFK must be participated regularly, gradually increasing the load on the joints.The exercise is done best many times a day for 10-15 minutes.
After an evening exercise, should bathe with comfortable water temperature, then you need to rub with Terry towels and massage with anti -inflammatory ointment.
Therapy with folk remedies
Folk treatment is very common in patients with knee joint disease.All types of compression, rubbing and ointment from herbs are widely used.Before using the recipes for traditional medicine, you need to consult a doctor.Remember that in any case, they cannot replace the main drug therapy.
With severe pain in the joints, you can prepare a 100 grams of honey and a teaspoon of food.The procedure is carried out at night.
Among patients, the compression of salts, sand or cereal is very common.It's easy to make them - it's enough to heat the selected product into the pan, pour it into the pocket and in a hot state but not burn, and attach to the joint.
In addition to these vehicles, to combat knee joint disease, you can use applications from paraffin, cabbage compression or leaves.
Applying recipes for traditional medicine, remember that with their help, can not cure Gonarthrosis.You can only reduce the manifestations of the disease and improve the quality of human life.
Conclusion
In order to prevent joint deformations related to age, it is necessary to regularly play sports, accurate nutrition monitoring, avoid injuries and wear comfortable shoes.If uncomfortable in the knee area appears, you must contact the doctor immediately.There is only one expert who can make a diagnosis and say how to treat her muscle disease.Self -introduction will only worsen the disease.