In many people with age appear diseases of the joints, which doctors call a joint with arthrosis of suffering. Most often, osteoarthritis affects people over the age of 45 years and very often it is the osteoarthritis of the knee joint. If left untreated, osteoarthritis, then the cartilage disappears and the bones naked, and it will be impossible to perform the functions of the knee joint.
The reasons that led to the emergence of arthrosis
The incidence of arthrosis in the knee joint can contribute to a number of factors. Among them, doctors be issued as follows:
A variety of mechanical injuries. It can be both fracture and dislocation, but especially dangerous damage to the meniscus. Injuries are just the factor that can trigger the development of osteoarthritis in a relatively young age. Doctors claim that the cause of the arthrosis is, not uncle about yourself the trauma and the treatment of this injury, which is related to the push of the limb and as a result, disturbance of microcirculation of blood in the area of the joint, which sees to the development of post-traumatic arthrosis. In the case of the same damage to the meniscus and their subsequent removal, statistics of doctors talk about it, that in nine out of ten cases avoid arthrosis cannot be;
Being overweight itself knee is not traumatic, but it serves as a risk factor for damage to the meniscus. These injuries are very dangerous, the process of restoring injuries of the meniscus long and in most cases sees to osteoarthritis. Doctors believe that the most severe forms of arthrosis of the knee joint occur in people in addition to overweight, suffer from varicose veins;
Problems with ligaments. Pretty common side effect in people who have a good physical condition. These people have high mobility in the joints and are themselves flexible. Such people are easy to get into the string and can perform various elements of the stretching exercises without warming up. Yet these people considerably "loose" neck. Carried out these people exercise lead to the fact that the knee joint receives microtrauma, and they will in the future become the cause of arthrosis;
It's a joint disease like arthritis is very easily passes in arthritis. The fact is that arthritis is an inflammatory process, which sees to the formation of large amounts of fluid in the cavity of the joint, which sees in the final result of the damage to the actual cartilage and osteoarthritis of the knee joint;
Changes in metabolism also lead to the development of arthritis, especially important for the joints is the replacement of calcium; The last time there were several theories that explain the emergence of arthrosis of the influence of stress. According to madcow, after 40 for many women accumulate emotional fatigue, and that is the cause of disturbances in the processes of circulation, including in the lower extremities, thereby suffer from and the knee joint.
The symptoms of the disease
When osteoarthritis of the knee joint most often appear the following symptoms:
Pain in the knee joint. The main difference lies in the fact that the pain appear suddenly. As usual, the person experiences a feeling of discomfort and abdominal pain over several months and even years. More intense feelings of pain while running helena fast walking. If the pain appeared in the knee joint, dramatically, it is likely that he has a place isn't osteoarthritis, and pinched the meniscus. The longer the disease develops, the stronger they become pain. Particularly strong pain after a delegated load associated with prolonged walking helena by lifting weights. The pain fade after a rest, but as soon as there is physical strain, the pain immediately reappear. In many cases, it is in patients with sick knees are worsening painful sensations in changing weather conditions, and the pain is felt both in motion and in rest. For the removal of the pain symptoms, it is recommended the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
The deformation itself of the knee. This symptom manifests itself in the later stages of the development of the disease. Not to be confused deformity of the knee joint with swelling, which may manifest itself already in the very beginning of the disease; the Accumulation of an excessive amount of fluid in the knee joint. This phenomenon doctors call synovitis, but over time, synovitis may go into Baker's cysts, which manifests itself in the formation of the seal on the rear wall of the knee joint. Fortunately, Baker cyst cure without surgery;
Crisp. Apart from the crunch of the joints of healthy people in crisis in the later stages of the development of arthrosis is accompanied by severe pain. In addition, crunching in the osteoarthritis specific, "dry". The cause of the crunch is the problem of the ligaments helena excessive mobility itself of the joint;
Limitation of motion of the knee joint. Because of the severe pain, the patient can freely bend and straighten the leg. As usual, the restriction of mobility is accompanied by deformation of the joints, which is well seen on the outside. In the later stages of the development of arthrosis of the joints are completely immobile and separate movement of patients become very problematic. According to the degree of severity of the symptoms of the arthrosis of the knee joint in medical practice has decided to allocate to such a degree of development of the disease:
- Osteoarthritis of the joint in the first degree. Pain mild and manifested in the essence, in the execution of movements. At rest the pain disappears. Cartilage is at this stage already impressed, but the deformation is not visible visually. In the joint may accumulate fluid and form cysts Baker;
- Osteoarthritis of the joint in the second degree. The cartilage of the fabric affected due to narrowing of the joint space. X-ray images of the joint in this stage show that the bones are increased in size. The patient's every move is accompanied by acute pain, but in peace he's in pain. During flexion and extension of the legs to hear, a characteristic in osteoarthritis, "dry" crunchy. With you flexed the movement and straightening of the knee joint problems appear, the doctors finding patients fact deformation of the joint;
- Osteoarthritis of the joint is of the third degree. Cartilage is so narrow, that in some places the bone completely exposed. In addition, the cavity, the joints appear deposits of salt, which the doctors called osteophytes. The patient strongly concerned about the pain, which fade even when moving even at rest.
Diagnosis of arthrosis
A probable diagnosis of arthrosis of the knee joint, the doctor may give you during the questioning of the patient during the examination. However, that diagnosis was accurate, it is necessary to have two mandatory warehouse: ultrasound diagnosis and radiography. As regards the laboratory tests of the blood, it may appoint, what would rule out diseases that have similar clinical picture, for example, arthritis. The most informative for the attending physician are the results of the x-ray, which gives the opportunity to assess the degree of joint space narrowing, and also gives the opportunity to see osteophytes. At the same time, ULTRASOUND provides information about the thickness of the articular cartilage, but also gives you an idea in what condition they are adjacent to the knee joints among tissue.
Treatment of arthrosis in the knee joint
For suspected arthritis in the knee joint it is necessary to turn to the practical therapist, which if necessary will lead to the surgeon helena podiatrist. Treatment of the disease involves a different treatment strategy, however, the most effective to date, the treatment is treatment of arthrosis. In fact, doctors use several groups of drugs. It:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Chondroprotectors;
- Hormones steroid series;
- Medications, to improve blood circulation;
- Vitamins
Ozone therapy
This technique includes the effect of ozone (Na3) on the knee joint of the affected joint arthritis suffer from. This technique can be implemented as a direct external action of ozone on the joint, so the introduction of the injection. Such an effect of ozone has no contraindications, but at the same time has a well-pronounced therapeutic effect. In patients with reduce the pain, subsides the inflammation, as well as restored the blood circulation in the knee joint. It is believed that ozone therapy helps in the complex treatment with the use of chondroprotectors.
Kinesitherapy
This technique is based on the assumption that in the implementation of special exercise underway to restore the blood supply to the knee joint, and with him begins the rescue itself, the cartilage and occurs restore the elasticity of ligaments. The complex of exercises is set individually for each patient by the doctor. This treatment is very well in tune with the drug treatment.
Physiotherapy
According to many doctors in the treatment of arthrosis of the knee joint physiotherapy is one of the main, not secondary, the treatment methods. In the context of physiotherapy practice are shot feelings of pain, and is restored most of the functions of the joint, in addition, some methods, in the context of physiotherapy practice to eliminate the feelings of pain and restored most of the functions of the joint, in addition, some methods of physiotherapy will allow you to enter the medicinal products for the treatment of diseases. To date, all of the rehabilitation procedures in the treatment of arthrosis in the knee joint divided into these groups:
- Reduce the pain;
- Acute inflammatory processes;
- Revitalizing blood flow;
- Painkillers Physiotherapy
SF
As such, the procedure is most often used high uv radiation (SF). During the procedure, ultraviolet rays are directed on the knee and focus on it until then, than to appear a light redness on the skin. It is believed that this is indicative of the formation of substances that reduce sensitivity to painful feelings. Typically, patients are prescribed a 6-7 session SF.
Magnetic therapy
Recently, a particularly popular become magnetic therapy. It is believed that the methodology is applicable to arthritis of first and second instance. Patients undergo 10-25 procedures, magnetic therapy, each procedure takes about 30 minutes. Thanks to the action of a magnetic field restores the blood flow to the cartilage and, as a result, it begins the healing.
Exercises for the treatment of arthrosis in the knee joint
Physiotherapy for the treatment of arthritis is very important. There are many developments in this direction, but the most significant results of the given complex of exercises developed by dr. Evdokimenko and Rope Paley. Unfortunately, in the area there are restrictions. You cannot perform the exercise people:
- In critical for women days;
- Patients with high intracranial and blood pressure;
- At body temperature above 37.5 0C;
- In the presence of an inguinal hernia;
- When heart failure;
- It has the acute diseases of the internal organs.
The complex consists of nine exercises. Before starting the daily implementation of this complex it is necessary to consult with your doctor. Practice shows that the correct execution of compound exercises Evdokimenko – Paley under the control of the doctors gives beautiful results. And also you need to realize that perform data exercises can be using a warming ointment.
Diet in the treatment of arthrosis
One of the reasons for arthrosis of the knee is overweight, which puts additional pressure on the joints. So weight reduction is one of the key tasks in the complex treatment and prevention of arthrosis. Data from numerous studies suggest that weight reduction of 5 pounds of noticeable effect on improving the condition of the joints of the patient. Nutritionists believe that the diet of the patient should be a sufficient amount of vitamins and trace elements, and at the same time should have a minimum caloric value. In osteoarthritis, in any case, do not get carried away diuretic teas, which so love to use the lovers of driving overweight. It's about what's going on the leaching of calcium, and this is very undesirable in osteoarthritis of the joints. The diet of the patient should be fractional, and for snacking, it should be used vegetables and fruits. It is believed that the morning should start with breakfast, otherwise the metabolic processes of a longer duration are not included and it is quite likely that there are defects. Exactly the same effect and a late dinner, which should be no later than 2-3 hours before bedtime. It is equally important to consume a sufficient amount of water (at least 2 liters a day). And also take into account the quality of the food. When osteoarthritis very important to the classification of these products as:
- Soups, broths and jellies, cooked on the bone. These products contain large amounts of natural chondroprotectors and collagen;
- Meat chicken helena turkey, which are a great source of protein, it is important for the proper metabolism;
- Fish, nuts, almonds and hazelnuts are very important as a source of vitamin E;
- Cereal and wholegrain bread is the best choice of complex carbohydrates necessary for proper nutrition of the patient;
- Sunflower, linseed helena olive oil are also important food components, because they are a source of unsaturated fatty acids.
In the treatment of arthrosis it is necessary to remember the fact that the treatment of this disease may not be immediate and, in fact, is controlled by a certain lifestyle, otherwise the patient may lose the ability to independently move.