Treatment of osteoarthritis

The purpose of the treatment of osteoarthritis includes the following

reduce the function painmaintain

The different treatment modalities available are the following

reduce the load through the joint by different methodsmal-alignment correction or even distribution of treatmentinjectionsjoint loadexercisedrug replacement surgery

Reducing the burden through the joint decreases the force acting on the diseased cartilage and a reduction of the pain of osteoarthritis. Load can be reduced by

lose weight obese excess body weight and more peopleusing a cane or a crutch at this event is useful in the reduction of support through the joint ill as now support crossed three points (two legs and the cane) instead of two (only two feet). The cane should be used in hand to the conducted joint and should be of adequate height.

Mal-alignment correction or even load distribution can be accomplished with the following methods

With the help of a sling which attempts to redress the joint distorted. It is effective in osteoarthritis of the knee. The device is uncomfortable for some patients and can slip off the coast of the branch of obese patients. It is effective in patients who are motivated and ready to use.Modification of wear on the foot by inserting corners may also correct the alignment of evil to a certain extent. This can also lead to reief of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee.Mal-alignment can also be corrected surgically. This can be effective in osteoarthritis of the knee and hip osteoarthritis sometimes. It is mainly indicated when that part of the articulation is ill and the rest is very healthy.

As activity precipitates pain in osteoarthritis so sufferers of this disease tend to become inactive. This leads to the weakening of the muscles. These weak muscles cannot effectively support leading to wear and tear of cartilage over the joint.

Knee osteoarthritis isotonic and isokinetic strengthening exercises have shown to be effective. This is possible when the person moves his knee against resistance. They can be made by attaching a weight to the ankle and extending knee or flexion of the knee while that lie face down. The exercises in the water are also effective.

To be effective, exercise should be done regularly and should not be abandoned.

Two types of injections are used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Steroids should only be injected into the joint to relieve acute relapses of the disease. They break down quickly the pain and inflammation. They are cheap.

Hyaluronic acid is injected into the joint each week for 3 to 6 weeks. Above all, it is indicated in osteoarthritis of the knee. It's expensive.

Drugs used for the treatment of osteoarthritis include the following

It is even a Coenzyme that is involved in the transfer of methyl groups. Same donates its methyl to accept group compound. It is a nutritional supplement and has been found to be effective in depression, osteoarthritis, and liver disease. Dose is 400 to 1600mg per day. It is better absorbed on an empty stomach. Side effects include stomach, headache, insomnia and anxiety. It must be taken for 1 month before full therapeutic effect takes place.

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This page was last updated June 10, 2009.

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