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Title: Osteoarthritis Treatment in Karimnagar
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- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis is caused when a protective
cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones
wears down due to wear and tear. This is the
most common type of arthritis affecting
worldwide. It mainly affects the joints of your
spine, knees, hips, and hands. The development of
this disease can be controlled by being active
and leading a healthy lifestyle. To improve the
joint movement and pain certain medications are
used. - People with osteoarthritis suffer with pain and
joint stiffness. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoarthritis does not affect skin tissue,
lungs, blood vessels and the eyes. - Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
- The osteoarthritis symptoms usually develop very
slowly and turn into a serious problem over
time. Few symptoms are - Severe pain may occur in the joint after every
movement. - The first noticeable sign is joint stiffness that
occurs while awakening and after being inactive. - You might feel tender even by applying light
pressure near the joint. - Full movement of the joint is lost.
- You may feel grating sensation when you use the
affected joint. - Because of the soft tissue inflammation, swelling
around the joint might have caused. - Who are prone to Osteoarthritis-
- People who have joint abnormalities by birth and
those who are born with spine abnormality are
more likely to develop osteoarthritis of spine.
Obesity is another factor which increases the
risk of OA of knee, hip and spine. - What is the cause of osteoarthritis?
- It is caused when the cartilage, which is a
slippery and firm tissue that cushions the bones
inside the joints, starts deteriorating. The
surface below the cartilage starts becoming
rough. When the cartilage completely gets
damaged the bones will be rubbing without a
protective cushion. This is when you will have
severe pain and discomfort.
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- The main cause could be due to natural aging,
your bones tend to grow weaker as you start
aging. - Researches also said that women are more prone to
develop osteoarthritis than men. - It may also cause due to obesity. Excess weight
on the joint adds stress and pressure mainly on
hips and knees. Proteins produced by fat tissues
may - cause inflammation around your joints.
- Injuries which occurred while playing or due to
any accident will increase the possibility of
developing osteoarthritis. Sometimes old injuries
that happened many years ago may also cause
osteoarthritis. - Osteoarthritis can develop within the family
members, indicating a hereditary (genetic)
condition. - Certain occupations demand more stress on joints,
then you may eventually develop osteoarthritis.
Some people are born with defective cartilage. - Diagnose of osteoarthritis
- Orthopedic specialist diagnoses OA based on the
tests like MRI or X-rays. This will help the
doctor to confirm the loss of cartilage and bone
spurs surrounding the affected joint. Also blood
test and joint fluid analysis test is done to
analyze joint or blood fluid levels in the bone. - Treatment for osteoarthritis
- The treatment given is to control pain, improvise
joint functioning, to maintain correct body
weight, and to achieve a healthy lifestyle. - Physical Activity
- Exercise is the best treatment for
osteoarthritis. Exercises can decrease pain,
increase flexibility - and it improves the blood flow, controls weight
and helps you to be fit and healthy. Walking,
swimming, and aerobics are very good for people
suffering from OA, they increase energy levels
and stamina and reduce over weight. Frequent
periods of rest for joints is also very
important. - Weight control
- weight control is very important for OA. Losing
weight will reduce stress on joints. Consult a
dietitian for a healthy diet plan for reducing
weight.
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- Alternative therapies you may also follow
alternative therapies to get relief from pain.
Some methods to follow are - Heat and cold can be used for joint pain. Heat
can be applied in various ways like warm bath
towels, hot packs, and hot shower. These will
help in blood flow, reduce pain and stiffness.
Cold is applied in the form of ice packs, this
will help reduce inflammation, reduce pain and
numb the sore area. - TENS is a small electric device. It relives some
arthritis pain in some areas. - Taking massage will increase blood flow and bring
warmth to the pain area. The affected joints are
very sensitive so the massage therapist must be
aware of the problems of the person. - Acupuncture is followed by some people when
conventional medical - treatment doesnt provide pain relief.
- Nutritional supplements are given as required.
- Pain and Anti-inflammatory Medications
- Medicines for osteoarthritis include
- Analgesics This is a drug specifically for pain
relief contains acetaminophen. - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- These drugs are used to comfort soreness and
related pain and inflammation. Examples for
NSAIDs are ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib. If
these drugs are used for long term they may
cause side effects like stomach pain,
cardiovascular problems, bleeding problems, liver
and kidney damage. If pain is bearable then
better to apply gels which have fewer side
effects. - Corticosteroids Corticosteroids are powerful
anti-inflammatory drugs. They are taken orally
or injected into the affected muscles for pain
relief. These are not given more than three to
four times per year. Oral corticosteroids are
used occasionally for inflammatory flares. - Hyaluronic acid This is an acid which naturally
occurs in the joint fluid, it helps as a shock - absorber and lubricant in the joint. When this
breaks down in people with OA, the same is given
as injection. - Surgery
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- When medication and alternative therapies and
treatments do not help then finally surgery is
done to get relief from pain and disability of
osteoarthritis. The final decision is taken on
many factors like patients age, intensity of
pain, level of disability, medical conditions
etc. Surgery may be done to achieve one of the
below - Arthroscopic debridement- this is done to remove
any damaged cartilage or bone - Osteotomy- repositioning of bones
- Resurfacing bones
- The surgeon will replace the affected joint with
artificial joints called prostheses. These new
joints are made up of metal alloys, high density
plastic and ceramic metal. - Precautions during and after the treatment
- It is always better to understand your condition
and learn how to manage it. So to overcome the
OA problems you need to make few lifestyle
changes that are affecting your present daily
life. - Exercising is a best way to lessen your joint
pain and live a comfortable life. Do exercises
to strengthen your muscles around your joint. If
you experience any new pain then stop for some
time as it may last for few hours. Till then rest
yourself and then start with light stretches. - Lose weight in a healthy way. Talk to your
dietitian for better results. - Follow therapies like Tai chi, Yoga and deep
breathing gentle exercises to reduce stress. - You can anytime take Hot and Cold therapy as
these can relive you from joint pain and muscle
aches. - Braces and shoe inserts will help you while
walking and standing. This will take the
pressure off from your joint. - If you find any swelling and pain after
exercising then immediately put some ice on the
joints. It will help to reduce pain.
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- Aerobic, swimming are the best exercises to
strengthen the muscles. - Do not overdo any exercises beyond your tolerance
limit. - Always take guidelines from your physiotherapist
before starting any exercises. He will suggest
you what kind of exercises can you do.
