Illnesses of withdrawal arthritis
Retrenched arthritis, also known as osteoporosis, is a common joint disease, especially among the middle and older population.
I. Causes
1. Age factor
As age grows, the joint cartilage gradually wears. The cartilage is like a “buffer pad” between joints, and its use over time makes it thinner and rougher. Just as parts wear and tear after many years of machine use, similar aging occurs after decades of human joint activity.
Obesity
Overweight can put additional pressure on joints, especially knee and hips. The pressure on the knee while walking increases three to six times each pound. Excessive pressure accelerates the wear of the joint cartilage and affects the normal functioning of the tissue around the joints, such as muscles, ligaments, etc.
3. Overuse
Some occupations require long and repetitive joint activities, such as athletes, construction workers, etc. Excessive joint activity can result in repeated friction and pressure on organizations such as the cartilage of the joint, the moonboard and so forth, leading to the accumulation of joint damage, and thus to retrogressive arthritis.
4. Genetic factors
Some patients’ withdrawal arthritis is genetic. If there are cases of osteoporosis in the family, the risk of illness is relatively high for their relatives.
II. Symptoms
1. Artificial pain
This is the most common symptom, with initial pains that may be minor and occur after the activity, such as long walks and stairs. As the condition evolves, the pain increases and even when it is on rest.
2. Rigid joints
When you wake up in the morning or sit for a long time, the joints become rigid and inert. In general, this rigidity eases over time, but when the condition is severe, it increases.
3. Artificial swelling
There may be swelling around the joints as a result of the reaction of joint inflammation, which results in excessive slushing of the joints, as well as haemorrhage, oedema, etc.
4. Limited activities
As a result of pain, rigidity and swelling, the range of joints is gradually reduced. Patients may find it difficult to perform routine actions such as bending, crouching, reaching out.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis
Doctors usually diagnose withdrawal arthritis in conjunction with patients ‘ symptoms, medical history, medical examination and visual examination (e.g. X-ray, CT, MRI, etc.). The X-line examination shows typical osteoporosis manifestations, such as the narrowness of the joint gap and the growth of the bone.
Treatment
– Non-pharmacological treatment
– Physical therapy: Moderate exercise helps to increase muscle strength around joints and reduce the burden of joints. Swimming, for example, is a well-suited sport for people with osteoporosis, as the floating power of water reduces the pressure of the joint.
– Physical therapy: including hot dressing, cold dressing, massage, acupuncture, etc. Thermal dressing helps to reduce the inflammation response by promoting joint blood circulation and alleviating pain; the cold dressing applies to the acute onset of joint swelling pain.
– Medicine.
– Inflammatory drugs: for example, Broven, which can alleviate pain and inflammation.
– Medicines for nutritional cartilages, such as amino glucose, which contribute to the rehabilitation and regeneration of joint cartilages.
– Surgery.
– In the event of serious medical conditions and the ineffectiveness of non-pharmaceutical and non-surgery treatment, surgical treatment, such as joint replacement, may be considered. A joint replacement can effectively improve the joint function and improve the quality of life of patients.
In their daily lives, patients with withdrawalal arthritis must take care to protect their joints, avoid overwork and injuries, control their body weight and cooperate actively with doctors in order to reduce symptoms and delay the development of the disease.
