“Osteoarthritis”It is a condition in which the cartilage of the joint surface deteriorates and becomes thinner, resulting in the movement of the body and the joints will rub against each other until it becomes inflamed. It causes pain around the joints and affects daily life.
often found in people over 40 andelderlyRisk factors for osteoarthritis of the bones and cartilage surface deterioration with age.
The 65-year-old was found to beosteoarthritismore than a percentage 50. Females are at risk 2-3 times higher than men. Being overweight causes the bones and joints to support too much weight.
such as kneeling carry heavy things often Going up and down stairs too much, wearing high heels for a long time is hereditary. Researchers have found several genes linked to osteoarthritis, accidental falls, and sports.
or have had an injury to the joint
5 signs of osteoarthritis
1. Joint pain all day Often in pain during use Sometimes there may be pain at night. to disturb sleep
2. Joint swelling, press and hurt
3. Stiff joints, especially after waking up or stay in one position for a long time
4. Difficulty moving, feeling stiff, tight joints
5. There is a loud noise when moving that joint.
Treatment is categorized according to the severity of the disease, including:
Little deterioration : Do not use drugs to modify lifestyle, exercise. Exercise the muscles around the knee to strengthen the thigh muscles, such as sitting, stretching the legs, tightening the muscles, controlling the body weight, physical therapy wearing knee pads. to support the joints and prevent injuries
Moderate deterioration : Use medications or surgery to relieve pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, injections into the knee joint. In order to reduce acute inflammation, surgery is accompanied by physiotherapy.
very deteriorated : orthopedic surgery (In the case of some degenerative joint surfaces) Joint replacement surgery
(Not) Secret 3 Tricks That Are Distantosteoarthritis
1. Control your body weight not to be overweight or obese. Because the more body weight, the more the various joints in the body, the more burden it must be. Especially the knees, hips and back.
2. Exercise the movement of joints and muscles. By choosing exercise methods that reduce the impact on the joints Or have less pressure on the joint surface, such as exercising in the water, walking, cycling by adjusting the sitting position slightly higher than usual. so that the knees are not bent too much
3. Avoid gestures that put pressure on the joints such as Squatting, squatting, cross-legged, kneeling, and unnecessarily frequent going up and down stairs, and avoiding heavy lifting. various usages Overdoing it, though, age and gender factors are inevitable.
But we can reduce the risk of developing osteoarthritis by modifying behaviors, taking care of yourself, and consulting a specialist in the Orthopedic Institute.
Source: Rheumatology Foundation under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn : Piyavet Hospital
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