Arthrosis -A disease that has many factors and related to degenerative-distribution damage to the joints. One is a violation of metabolic processes in the body. The development of arthrosis disease is associated with circulatory disorders in the capillaries of the periosteum layers and, as a result, a violation of the nourishment of the articulation cartilage tissue. At the same time, the structure of the cartilage itself is changing and becomes thinner, becoming less elastic, the smoothness of the joint surface also decreases. An decrease in the quality of cartilage conductors, in turn, for a significant reduction in synovial fluid volume and a deterioration in lubrication of the affected joint.
The folkloric name of arthrosis disease is "deposition of salts", which is not true, because in the case of arthrosis disease, cartridge and joint capsules are destroyed, which implies an increase in the load in the affected joint and, as a result, bone deformation. As a result of all this, a crisis appears in the joint, usually accompanied by pain, since osteophytes (bone peaks) form along the edges of the joint surface - hence the folk name of arthrosis disease.
Arthrosis, as a rule, mainly affects older people. Exordable statistics indicate that over 30% of people over sixty and about half, over seventy years, receive arthrosis.
Although this disease is based on the injury of the articulation cartilage, the disease process is also impressing in neighboring tissues - the synovial membrane, the periarticular muscles, the internal layers of the joint bag, bone structures and ligaments.
Arthrosis symptoms
Arthrosis of the disease is symptomatic, first and foremost, the occurrence of intense night pain during a change in the body or other movement. Pain, at rest with arthrosis, usually does not appear. One of the symptoms of arthrosis can be considered a characteristic crisis in pain joints. Moreover, arthrosis is often characterized by sensitivity to the excessively pronounced meteo of patients - the manifestation of pain, depending on changes in climate.
Basically, arthrosis affects the hip and knee joint. A little less often - affects fingertips in the arms and legs, as well as the ankle joint. At the early stage of the disease, common symptoms of arthrosis are short and weak pain that do not have a clear location and intensify precisely during physical activity. The mobility of joint mobility is observed after a state of rest and a feeling of growing discomfort. With the development of arthritis, the clinical picture can deteriorate and, over time, the pain becomes more pronounced, the characteristic crisis of the joint acquires a constant character, and the increasing pain leads to muscle spasm related to the limitation of the amplitude of the affected joint movements. In the posterior stages of arthrosis, with damage to the joints of the lower extremities, the lameness appears and the patient needs to use crutches or canes.
Arthrosis stages
According to a classification based on radiological characteristics, four stages of arthrosis development are distinguished:
- I Diploma - Doubtful Arthrosis: The pain is hardly felt, manifests periodically and only at the beginning of the movement and passes quickly with its beginning. In the joint, there is a slight limited movement after a state of rest, passing quickly with the beginning of the movement. At the beginning of flexion in the articulation, there is a pronounced but painless crisis, so patients rarely reach an expert in search of help.
- II degree - soft arthrosis: It is characterized by an increase in pain after great physical effort - they become sharper and longer. Articulation cartilage tissues begin to lose their depreciation qualities, osteophytes (bone peaks) are visible in X -rays and the joint gap is reduced. The patient can no longer do any work and his work ability to work is reduced. At this stage, the patient is usually already looking for a doctor.
- III Degree - Moderate Arthrosis: It is characterized by its gravity and neglect of arthrosis. An increase in fluid accumulation in the joint cavity and the subsequent growth of bone tissue, as a result, implies the deformation of the joint itself. The patient is tormented by pain, even at rest due to spasm near the muscle joint, while a decrease in motor amplitude is observed. The lower load in the joint causes suffering to the patient.
- IV Grade - Severe Arthrosis: It is characterized by a significant narrowing of the joint gap, large osteophytes, as well as irreversible bone deformations. The patient can no longer move and only artificial joint prosthesis implantation can help prevent disability through surgery.
The causes of arthrosis
Arthrosis is a consequence of impaired functions of cartilage tissue due to changes in its structure. The articulation cartilage tissue is softened and loose, while in the joint, which carries the load, the ulcers begin to form.
The occurrence of arthrosis disease is divided into two methods:
- Primary Arthrosis (idiopathic) occurs without visible causes. They can be, as hereditary factors: genetic disorders in cartilage, congenital defects of the musculoskeletal system, as well as others, somehow: hypermiors of the joints, flat feet and so on.
- Secondary A artrose é causada pelo desenvolvimento de processos patológicos: distúrbios congênitos de articulações, lesões, distúrbios metabólicos, várias doenças endócrinas, inflamações específicas e não específicas e específicas.
Treatment of arthrosis
Effective treatment of arthrosis is possible only comprehensively and should be performed after consultations with a specialist. The main stages of arthrosis treatment include:
- Anesthesia taking painkillers.
- Removal of inflammation with anti -inflammatory drugs.
- A restauração do tecido da cartilagem da articulação com a ajuda de medicamentos que contêm em sua composição de medicamentos selecionados individualmente pelo curso por vários meses.
Em combinação com esses três estágios, a fisioiozose é parte integrante do tratamento da artrose - magnetoterapia para artrose, eletroforese, acupuntura e massagem. It is not unimportant at the same time and compliance with a correctly selected diet.
Arthrosis prevention
For the prevention of arthrosis, it is necessary to minimize the static load in the joints. The constant use of high -Llado shoes should be avoided. It is not recommended to sit in the position "placing the leg in the leg". More often, sitting and standing dispositions should be alternated. If there is overweight, you will need to get rid of it. A melhor dieta para a prevenção da artrose é alimentos para alimentos com predominância de carboidratos, vegetais, frutas, limitando a ingestão de proteínas e cálcio. Try to avoid weight lifting. In summer, organize a "vacation" for your joints - swim as much as possible!