In many people with increasing age, a disease of the joints, osteoarthritis, doctors call. Most commonly, osteoarthritis affects people over the age of 45 years and, very often, the osteoarthritis of the knee joint is. If the arthritis is not treated, the cartilage and the bone disappears before the use of naked, and it makes it impossible for the execution of the functions of the knee joint.
The reasons for the development of osteoarthritis
The development of osteoarthritis in the knee joint can contribute to a number of factors. Among them, the doctors distinguish the following:
Various mechanical injuries. It can fractures and dislocations, but especially dangerous damage to the menisci. Injury is the factor which can provoke precisely the development of arthritis at a fairly young age. The doctors claim that the cause of the osteoarthritis is not alone the Trauma and the treatment of these injuries, in connection with the fixation of the limb and, as a consequence, disturbances of the microcirculation of the blood in the area of the joint, and that leads to the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. In the case of damage to the menisci, followed by their removal, statistics of the physicians is not to say that in nine cases out of ten avoided osteoarthritis can;
Overweight self the king's meadow not to hurt, but serves as a risk factor for damage to the menisci. This Trauma, it is very dangerous, the process of recovery of injury to the meniscus is time-consuming and in most cases leads to osteoarthritis. Doctors believe that the most severe forms of osteoarthritis of the knee joint occur in people that lead to obesity in addition, varicose veins;
Problems with the tapes. Enough most common case in people who are in good physical condition. These people have a high degree of mobility of the joints are flexible. Such people are easy to sit in the splits and stretching exercises for different elements without a warm-up. Significantly, however, "loose" ligaments in these people. These people exercises lead to the knee joint receives microtrauma, and you will have in the future, the cause of osteoarthritis;
This disease of the joints such as Arthritis is quite simply arthritis. The fact that Arthritis is an inflammatory process leads to the formation of large amounts of fluid in the cavity of the joint, which ultimately leads to the destruction of the cartilage and osteoarthritis of the knee joint;
Changes in metabolism lead to the development of Arthritis, which is especially important for the joints is the exchange of Calcium; lately, there have been several theories that explain the development of osteoarthritis due to Stress. According to the opinion of madcow, after 40 for many women the emotional exhaustion builds up, and that's exactly is the reason for the disturbances in the processes of blood circulation, including in the lower extremities, why are you suffering and the knee joint.
The symptoms of the disease
In the case of osteoarthritis of the knee joint the most common symptoms are:
Pain in the knee joint. The main feature in it consists of a that the pain appear suddenly. Typically, a Person will experience a feeling of discomfort and nagging pain for several months and even years. Increasingly, the pain will go for a run, or fast. If there is pain in the knee joint strong, probably the place has not arthritis, but a pinched meniscus. The longer the disease develops, the stronger the pain. Particularly strong is the pain are lifting after surviving the stresses associated with prolonged walking or weight. The pain calm down after rest, but as soon as a physical strain, the pain will appear immediately. In many cases, occurs in patients with the sick king, meadow aggravation of the pain during change of weather, the pain as in the case of the movement, as well as in the idle state. For the relief of the painful symptoms, we recommend the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
The burden of the king's meadow. This Symptom shows itself in the later stages of the development of the disease. Not to be confused deformation of the knee with swelling, the. at the beginning of the disease; the accumulation of excessive amounts of fluid in the knee joint Doctors call this phenomenon of Synovitis, but with the time Synovitis can lead to Baker cyst, which manifests itself in the formation of seals on the back of the knee joint. Fortunately, a Baker's cyst without surgery treatable;
The Crunch. In contrast to the crunch in the joints in healthy people, the crunch in the later stages of the development of arthritis is accompanied by severe pain. In addition, crunching in the case of osteoarthritis, specifically, "dry". The cause of the crackling is a Problem of the ligaments, or excessive mobility of the joint is;
Limited mobility of the knee joint. Because of the severe pain the Patient can not bend or stretch the leg. In General, limited mobility is accompanied by a deformation of the joints, the externally visible. In the later stages of the development of osteoarthritis, the joints become completely immobile and independent freedom of movement of patients is very problematic. According to the degree of severity of the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee in medical practice, such level of development of the disease it is common:
- Osteoarthritis of the joint with the first degree. Pain are low and occur mainly in the execution of movements. In the position of rest the pain disappear. The cartilage in this stage already amazed, but the deformation is not visually visible. In the joint effusion and a Baker cyst form;
- Osteoarthritis of the joint in the second degree. Cartilage homeopathic by constriction of the articular slit. X-ray images of the joint in this Phase show that the bone has increased use. The Patient any movement of severe pain, but in the sleep state, no pain. To listen in Flexion and extension of the feet, which are characteristic of osteoarthritis, "dry" grinding. Self-diffraction and straightening the knee joint, there are issues that determine to doctors, patients, the fact of the deformation of the joint;
- Osteoarthritis of the joint of the third degree. The cartilage is so thin that in some places, the bones of the still completely free. In addition, in the cavity of the joints, the salt deposits appear, the doctors osteophytes are associated. The Patient is greatly worried about the pain don't stop, neither when driving nor at a standstill.
Diagnosis Of Osteoarthritis
Presumptive diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee doctor's may release in the course of the questioning of the patient during the examination. However, the diagnosis was accurately requires two mandatory investigations: sonography and radiography. About laboratory tests of blood, you can assign that to the exclusion of diseases with a similar clinical picture, for example, Arthritis would be. Treatment for the attending physician the results of x-ray diagnostics, which allows to assess the degree of narrowing sustawnoj to see the columns, but also offers the possibility of osteophytes are subject to. At the same time, the ultrasound gives information about the thickness of the articular cartilage and gives an insight into what condition are located next to the king's meadow joint-tissue.
Treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee joint
In cases of suspected osteoarthritis in the knee joint should be at the local therapist, the guide, in case of need, to a surgeon or orthopedist. The treatment of the disease includes various treatment strategies, however the most effective for today is a drug treatment of osteoarthritis. In fact, doctors use several groups of drugs. It is:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Chondroprotectors;
- Hormones of the Steroid series;
- Medicines to improve blood circulation;
- Vitamins
Ozone therapy
This methodology includes the effects of ozone (O3) on the affected knee joint osteoarthritis. This technique can be implemented, such as the immediate external effect of ozone on the joint and the introduction of the injection. These effects of ozone has no contraindications, but at the same time, a well-pronounced therapeutic effect. In patients with reduced pain, inflammation wanes, but also the blood of recovered circulation in the knee joint. It is believed that the ozone therapy helps in the complex treatment with the application of chondro protectors.
Kinesio therapy
This technique is based on the assumption that in the implementation of special exercises for the restoration of the blood supply of the knee joint takes place, and with him the reconstruction of the cartilage starts itself and sets the elasticity of the bands. A series of exercises individually for each patient by the doctor. This treatment is very good with the medical treatment.
Physiotherapy
According to many doctors in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee physiotherapy treatment methods is one of the most important, but not irrelevant. In the course of physical therapy are in pain, recovering and most of the functions of the joint, in addition, some techniques are used in physical therapy to relieve and recover most of the functions of the joint, in addition, some methods of physiotherapy will allow the input of medicinal products for the treatment of the disease. Today, all physical therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee joint are divided into the following groups:
- To reduce the pain;
- Acute inflammatory processes;
- Regenerating Blood Supply;
- Painkillers Physiotherapy
SF
As such a method of UV irradiation (SF) is the most common medium. During treatment, the UV-rays of the king's meadow and focused on for so long, until a slight redness on the skin. It is believed that this is evidence of the development of substances, the susceptibility to painful sensations. In General, patients 6-7 sessions SF prescribed.
Magnetic field therapy
Lately especially popular magnetic therapy become. It is believed that the methodology relates to arthritis first and second degree. The patients are 10-25 method of magnetic field therapy, each treatment takes about 30 minutes. Thanks to a magnetic field is exposed to the blood supply to the cartilage to be restored and, as a result, it begins the recovery.
Exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee joint
Physiotherapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis is very important. There are many developments in this direction, but the main results of a series of exercises, developed by Dr. evdokimenko and Lana Paley. Unfortunately, in the complex there are limitations. You do not perform the exercises to the people:
- For women in the critical days;
- In patients with increased intracranial and blood pressure;
- In the case of body temperature more than 37.5 0C;
- In the presence of a hernia;
- In The Case Of Congestive Heart Failure;
- With acute diseases of the internal organs.
The facility has nine exercises. Before the start of the daily execution of the system, you need to be sure to consult your doctor. The practice shows that the correct execution of autogenic Training evdokimenko – Paley under the control of the doctors are excellent results. And also, remember, that these exercises you can with warming ointments.
Diet for the treatment of osteoarthritis
One of the reasons for arthrosis king meadow-joints is overweight, this puts additional pressure on the joints. Therefore, weight reduction is one of the most important tasks in the complex treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis. The data of the numerous researches point to the fact that a weight loss of 5 kg homeopathically significantly to the improvement of the condition of the joints of the patient. Nutritionists believe that the diet of the patient must be a sufficient amount of vitamins and trace elements, and at the same time, the mini would have to calories. In the case of osteoarthritis in any case, it is not necessary to engage in of diuretic teas, the chase is so fond of, with Fans overweight. The fact that this is due to a leaching of Calcium, and it is highly undesirable in the case of osteoarthritis of the joints. Meals Patient a break, and snacking Can be used to should be part and fruit. It is believed that the morning should begin with a Breakfast, otherwise metabolic processes on long time and it is probably crashing. Likewise, the late dinner affect, the should at least go 2-3 hours before bedtime. Not less important is the consumption of sufficient water (at least 2 liters per day). And also it is not irrelevant to the quality of the food is. In the case of osteoarthritis, it is very important the inclusion of such products as:
- Soups, broths, aspic, Porridge in the bone use. In these products contains large amounts of natural chondroprotectors and collagen;
- The meat of chicken or Turkey, which are an excellent source of protein, is extremely important for the proper metabolism;
- Fish, nuts, almonds and hazelnuts are very important as sources of Vitamin E;
- Cereals and wholegrain bread is the best choice for complex carbohydrates, is necessary for the proper nutrition of the patient;
- Sunflower, flax seed or olive oil are also important components of the food, there are sources of unsaturated fatty acids.
To note in the treatment of osteoarthritis, the fact that the treatment of this disease may not be immediate and, in fact, consists in a certain life style, otherwise, the Patient can lose the ability to move itself always.