Deformed arthrosis of the knee joint is a disease caused by dystrophic-degenerative changes in tissues. Most often, this disease affects older people. Children and adolescents rarely suffer from it, and usually as a result of injury.
Reasons
The causes of this disease are still unknown to medicine, but it is generally accepted that deformed arthrosis of the knee joint most often affects people:
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degree of deforming arthrosis with hereditary predisposition to the disease;
- surviving trauma or joint damage;
- leading an unhe althy lifestyle;
- often exercising.
It should be noted that women entering the menopause phase are more prone to this disease than men.
Symptoms of deforming arthrosis of the knee joint
The main problem in diagnosing deforming arthrosis of the knee joint is its gradual development. It is very important to recognize the disease in time and start it.treatment, otherwise it can become a serious problem for a person, up to limiting the function of walking. Minor pain sensations appear when bending the knee, climbing stairs and physical exertion. The joint begins to swell, crackle and creak when moving. As osteoarthritis develops, the pain increases. This disease is diagnosed by a doctor, he also prescribes treatment, which will largely depend on the degree of deforming arthrosis.
Degrees of disease
The first degree of gonarthrosis is characterized by an almost asymptomatic course. Only an x-ray can detect a small osteophyte (bone growth). However, even a specialist cannot always correctly diagnose the disease at this stage.
The second degree of the disease is more pronounced: a more pronounced osteophyte on the x-ray and pain in the joint. Sometimes inflammation occurs in the joint area.
The third degree of the disease is characterized by a pronounced osteophyte, some narrowing of the joint space, clearly visible on the x-ray, and the presence of synovial fluid in the joint. Deformed arthrosis of the knee joint of the third stage is diagnosed without much difficulty, but its treatment should be started immediately.
The fourth degree of gonarthrosis is characterized by even greater pain, the joint space is noticeably narrowed, often the patient may experience sclerosis of the subchondral bone.
Deforming arthrosis of the joints:treatment
The treatment regimen for gonarthrosis includes a number of activities aimed at reducing pain, improving blood circulation, removing swelling, strengthening the muscle frame and improving joint mobility. For this, the patient is prescribed complex therapy, consisting of drug treatment, physiotherapy and exercise therapy. Usually, patients diagnosed with deformed arthrosis of the knee joint are prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs such as the drugs Indomethacin and Diclofenac. They help relieve pain and swelling of the affected area. Also, various ointments and creams are used for such purposes, which, however, are unlikely to help patients with stage 3-4 of the disease. As for exercise therapy, daily exercises for the joint are assigned to the patient individually.
