Gonarthrosis refers to chronic diseases in which damage to the cartilage of the knee joint occurs with the simultaneous occurrence of inflammation and pain. Unfortunately, today there is no medicine to completely get rid of arthrosis of the knee and other joints.
Which doctor treats arthrosis
According to many people, arthrosis is a specific orthopedic disease, and therefore it should be addressed to an orthopedist. However, the orthopedist deals only with advanced forms of arthrosis. If the first signs occur, contact a rheumatologist. But in some severe cases, it can come to the indispensable intervention of the surgeon.
Gonarthrosis Treatment
Damage to the cartilage of the knee joint is accompanied not only by pain, but also by inflammation of the joint with the formation of excess fluid. How to treat knee arthrosis? To do this, you need to take drugs that reduce inflammation, namely corticosteroids (medicines "Hydrocortisone", "Kenalog"), which are injected into the knee joint . This procedure reduces inflammation in the knee joint and soothes pain. A fairly good effect can be obtained by using local treatment of arthrosis. Such methods include intra-articular blockade of joints and the use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory gels and ointments containing hormonal agents and NSAIDs.
Chondoprotective treatment
How is arthrosis treated with chondoprotectors? These are drugs that contribute to the synthesis of new cartilage. When such dosage forms enter the body, “building material” is delivered to the joints to create cartilage. Due to this, the damage to the cartilage of the knee joint slows down, its condition improves, pain decreases.
Non-drug treatment
How is arthrosis treated in non-drug ways?
• Physiotherapy is a fairly effective technique that allows you to improve the condition of the joint in a fairly short time, reduce pain, it has a restorative effect, improves mood and reduces stress levels.
• Sanatorium-resort treatment includes mud treatments, therapeutic baths and other balneological methods.
• Manual therapy and physiotherapy exercises. Moderate physical activity and the implementation of therapeutic exercises reduce unnecessary stress on the knee joints and relieve strain on muscles and ligaments.
Surgery
How is grade 3 arthrosis treated if the medications do not help? In such cases, surgical treatment is used. During the operation, with the help of an arthroscope, small particles of destroyed cartilage that cause pain are removed.
Prevention
To prevent this disease of the disease, it is necessary:
• Reduce weight to reduce stress on the joint due to high body weight.
• Reduce high physical activity on the legs and knees in particular.
• Use orthopedic products.
Alternative methods of treatment
How is arthrosis treated with traditional medicine? This is the use of various ointments, decoctions, infusions, grinding in and medical compresses that can help reduce pain in the knee joint and provide a general strengthening effect on the whole body.