Knee joint arthrosis (gonartrosis) is a disease characterized by the destruction of the cartilage, a change in the form of joining and the loss of its functions. Initial changes occur at the molecular level, the cartilage begins to become thinner, darkened and cracked. After all, the cartilage disappears completely, which leads to the feet of immobilization.
Causes of the disease
There are many factors of the arthrosis of the knee joint:
hurt. All types of fractures, displacements, etc. lead to development even at a young age. Damaged connection blocks the ability to bend and unlock the foot. The therapy predicts the adjustment of the foot in a moving position, which significantly exacerbates the bloodstream. As a result, knee joint disease develops.
Damage to meniscus. With any damage to this organ and when removed, the gonarthrosis will immediately develop.
Strong physical activity. Often, the elderly do not understand the severity of their physical activity and try to get involved in the same way as at a young age. But this is filled with injuries. Even unclear and minor injuries cause significant damage to the joints. Therefore, any physical activity after 40 years must be moderate. In old age, cartilage is already much thinner than in youth, and they cannot resist severe physical exercise. Especially negatively for the knee joints is affected by running on an asphalt and collection surface. If possible, replace these exercises.
Obesity and excess weight. Excess weight itself may not affect the health of the joints, but can damage the meniscus. Full people can hardly tolerate such damage, and the knee heals for a very long time. With an excess weight surplus, the whole load falls exactly on the knees. It is difficult when overweight combines with varicose veins. Then the most severe and dangerous form of arthrosis develops.
Poor ligamentous apparatus. Weakened ligaments are usually combined with joint mobility. At the same time, a person can have a very flexible body and sit easily, for example, in the twine. Such activity leads to knee microtrauma, which will lead to arthritis.
Various diseases of the joints. Often the consequence of arthritis becomes arthritis of the knee joint.
Poor metabolism.This situation contributes to poor tissue intake of useful substances. Calcium deficiency exacerbates the bone and cartilage condition.
Stressful situations.Continuous nerve tension can adversely affect the joints of the body. Accumulated fatigue should be removed with rest and a change in the situation. Such a disease mainly suffers from people who have reached the age of 50, and in essence these are women.
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Symptoms of knee arthrosis development
Determine that you have started gonartrosis only one specialist, but you should turn to it by finding the following symptoms:
PainPain does not develop at a rapid speed. Usually this disease is associated with poor pain for many months or years. Further, the pain intensifies and the patient feels it at rest. Especially pain manifests after long walks. You can remove it on vacation, but it will appear again if you spend a few more miles.
Knee deformation.In the later stages of the development of the disease, the knee acquires a swollen appearance. Its shape is preserved.
Synovite. The condition when the fluid accumulates in the knee is the name "Synoviti". It leads to the formation of the cyst of a baker. Such a cyst is particularly visible in the directed state of the foot.
Knee crystal.This phenomenon appears with arthritis of the 2nd and 3rd ranks. The crystory is associated with pain.
Degree of illness
1st degree
With particularly active movements, slight pain appears. A synovial fluid can accumulate in the joint and lead to the formation of a copper cyst. The pain immediately passes to rest. Damage to the union is not visible, but the cartilage is already starting their deformity. This degree of the disease requires additional examinations, not counting x -ray.
2DEGREES
The common gap is significantly narrowed and leads to cartilage deformity. In radiographs, this picture is clearly visible. Anyway movement with the participation of the knee joint causes acute pain. A characteristic crisis appears, which can be heard when the knee bends. The pain passes at rest. Soon, the knee completely stops moving, and the doctor can determine external changes in the bone.
3 degrees
A large amount of salts is laid in the joint cavity. The jump is completely thinner. The disease becomes visually very noticeable.
Medical treatment
There are many methods for eliminating knee joint arthrosis:
Chief choprotector.Such medicines in their composition have a portion of the lion of substances needed for the normal functioning of the knee joint: chondoitin sulfate and glucosamine. These medicines do not treat the symptoms, but the disease itself. They restore cartilage, promote the production of joint fluid, and normalize its special properties. In the third stage, this method of treatment will not help because there is essentially nothing to restore. In the first two stages, treatment is slowly, it takes time for some treatment courses and regular drug use.
Josteroidal anti -inflammatory drugs."Nesteroid" means "no hormonal". They eliminate symptoms: pain, inflammation. That is, they are used in combination with treatment. By eliminating the pain, you can go further into treatment: physiotherapy, massages or exercises. It is difficult to do something from this if the pain is unbearable. The drug should be used temporarily.
Ointments.As in the case of previous medicines, ointments are removed symptoms. Warming the blood circulation of blood circulation are recommended only if there is no synovit.
Injection in the union.The so -called "ambulance" for joints in acute pain. Injection is performed by three types of drugs:
Hyaluronic acidor "liquid prosthesis". Replace the synovial fluid and thus protect the cartilage from even greater destruction. The most effective but more expensive way.
Corticosteroids.They suppress the pain and eliminate inflammation but do not treat.
Chief choprotector.They are used less frequently, as effectiveness is many times lower than that of other medicines.
Manual and physiotherapy.In combination with taking the drug and injections gives a good result. It only helps in stages 1 and 2 of the disease.
Compresses.More effective than ointments and creams. Examples: Bishoff, medical bile.
Gymnastics.Let's talk about this in more detail below.
Treatment of gonartrosis according to Dr. Bubnovsky
Doctor of medical sciences has developed a unique technique to combat the arthrosis of the knee joint. An important point in this method of treatment is that it eliminates medicines and surgical interventions. The doctor claims that the main reason for developing the disease is the lack of joint fluid, which ceases to play the role of bone lubrication.
Before determining the exercises, it is necessary to perform the X -Ray of the knee joint. The methodology of treatment is determined by the degree of damage and development of the disease. You can get acquainted with this in this video.
Basis of Methodology: Physiotherapy and Kineesiotherapy, Treatment of Treatment. Instead of ointments, a simple ice compress is used.
The doctor is sure to treat without special medicines, and attention to blood circulation, recharge of joint fluid and muscle restoration.
Home treatment
At home, treatment of gonarthrosis will help physiotherapy exercises. Thanks to it, you will strengthen the joints, improve blood circulation in them. For different types of gonartrosis, the doctor will choose the necessary exercises. Here are some of them.
Traditional medicine will also help you. The use of various lotions for removing edema and pain has long been practiced by many patients. Here are some useful recipes:
Burst leaves.Take 5 heavy leaves and keep them on boiling water so that they become soft. Lubricate the sore knee with vegetable oil and add steamed leaves. Wash your foot with clingy film and warm scarf. Leave lotion for a few hours.
Egg shell, kefir.Grind the shell 2 eggs and mix with 1 tablespoon of kefir. Apply the makeup to the knee, wrap it with cloth and closer film, lie down under the blanket. Raise it for a few hours, after - rinse the composition with water. Such treatment can be used daily.
Treatment of knee joint disease, like many other diseases, should be performed comprehensively. Some medicines are not enough to improve the condition of the organ. You should regularly use moderate physical activity and avoid any damage. Do not start the disease, but try to get rid of it as soon as possible. You will feel the charm of your rich life. You can travel a lot and engage in sports freely.
