{"id":10108,"date":"2024-08-08T10:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T08:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itechmedicaldivision.com\/artrosi\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T12:00:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T10:00:44","slug":"arthrosis-types-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itechmedicaldivision.com\/en\/arthrosis-types-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Arthrosis: types, symptoms and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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    1. The symptoms of arthrosis<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
    2. Differences between arthrosis and arthritis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
    3. Types of arthrosis<\/a><\/strong><\/li>
    4. The main causes of arthrosis<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        1. The treatments for arthrosis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
        2. How to prevent arthrosis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
        3. Arthrosis, recommended therapies<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Arthrosis is a chronic degenerative disease that affects the joints and cartilage tissue of hte bones<\/strong>.<\/p>

          The most affected joints are those on which the weight load is greatest, such as the hips, knees, and spine<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          The symptoms of arthrosis<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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          The symptoms of arthrosis are mainly pain, swelling and stiffness<\/strong>. They begin to occur around the age of fifty due to the deterioration of cartilage and the resulting rubbing of bones against each other<\/strong>. In particular, the frequency is higher in women after menopause.<\/p>

          In the case of people affected by the disease before the age of 50<\/strong>, however, there are no differences between men and women. The onset of symptoms, <\/strong>in fact, does not depend on hormonal changes but on working conditions <\/strong>and daily activities.<\/p>

          This condition can arise in a healthy joint for no clear reason <\/strong>or as a result of congenital deformity, trauma, infection, inflammation, or muscle overload.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Differences between arthrosis and arthritis<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Before describing the condition, it is essential to emphasize the difference between arthritis and arthrosis, as confusion often arises.<\/p>

          Although they have some common features, arthritis<\/strong><\/a> is an inflammatory condition involving the joints, while arthrosis is a chronic degenerative noninflammatory form<\/strong>.<\/p>

          But how to tell if it is arthritis or arthrosis?<\/strong>
          \u00a0Arthritis often has symptoms such as pain, swelling and redness of the joints, which may be intermittent or persist over time.<\/p>

          In contrast, arthrosis generally causes joint pain and stiffness, especially after physical activity or upon awakening in the morning, with the presence of joint crepitus. In addition, while arthritis can strike at any age and can affect multiple joints at once, arthrosis develops gradually with age and tends to affect specific joints subject to greater wear and tear, such as the knees, hips, and hands.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Types of arthrosis<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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          There are various forms of arthrosis<\/strong>, which differ from each other mainly according to the area of the body affected.<\/p>

          This involves the appearance of slightly different symptoms, but more importantly it involves the use of specific treatments and remedies.<\/p>

          Let’s take a look at them:<\/b><\/p>

          1. Cervical arthrosis <\/strong><\/h4>

          Cervical arthrosis affects the most mobile part of the spine. It affects both the surface of the vertebrae on the joint side and the cartilage discs between the vertebrae<\/strong>.<\/p>

          The causes of cervical arthrosis <\/strong>depend on an irregular lifestyle or poor posture and not only on aging. In fact, it is a form of arthrosis that can affect young people as well.<\/p>

          The main symptoms are <\/strong>manifested by a feeling of pain and stiffness in the neck and nape of the neck<\/strong>. Other possible symptoms include headaches and dizziness, as <\/strong>well as nausea, dizziness, and impaired vision or intolerance to noise. In addition, bony protuberances are created on the vertebrae, called osteophytes<\/strong>.<\/p>

          This type of arthrosis tends to worsen <\/strong>and spread to other areas, including the shoulders and fingers of the hands.<\/p>

          At present, it is not possible to recover completely from cervical arthritis<\/strong>.<\/p>

          However, the patient can rely on natural remedies such as massage and physical rehabilitation therapies <\/strong>or take pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs <\/strong>to relieve symptoms. Myorelaxants can also have positive effects in the acute phase of the disease, but it is important to maintain a low dosage to avoid side effects.<\/p>

          If the nerve or spinal cord is compressed, then surgery <\/strong>may be necessary.<\/p>

          2. Arthrosis of the knee<\/strong><\/h4>

          Another type of arthrosis is that of the knee, a chronic inflammation due to degeneration of the cartilage layer present between the femur and tibia<\/strong>.<\/p>

          Major risk factors <\/strong>include age, obesity, and any previous surgeries such as meniscus removal surgery (meniscectomy).<\/p>

          The symptoms of knee arthrosis are always joint pain and stiffness, redness, swelling, creaking, and reduced mobility<\/strong>.<\/p>

          This form of the disease is also an irreversible condition<\/strong>. The only possible treatments are aimed at reducing pain and restoring some of the mobility of the knees.<\/p>

          3. Arthrosis of the hip. <\/strong><\/h4>

          Another form of this condition is arthrosis of the hip, also known as coxarthrosis. This is <\/strong>the inflammation of the cartilage that covers the hip joint<\/strong>.<\/p>

          Inflammation arises due to cartilage deterioration<\/strong>. Specifically, the affected layer of cartilage is that covering the upper end of the femur.<\/p>

          The symptoms <\/strong>are, again, pain and a reduced ability to move<\/strong>. The pain tends to be felt in the groin and in the front part of the leg. In the early stages of the disease it can be felt only by making certain movements, but over time it worsens and is felt even at rest.<\/p>

          Again, the patient may take <\/strong>pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs with the <\/strong>sole purpose of relieving the pain and not to limit the damage to the joint.<\/p>

          4. Arthrosis in the hands <\/strong><\/h4>

          This is normally due to aging or a genetic predisposition<\/strong>, but it can also depend on trauma, fractures or infection.<\/p>

          The main symptoms include pain in the joints of the hand, swelling and tingling<\/strong>.<\/p>

          This type of arthrosis may be asymptomatic at first, but it tends to progress to the point of generating pain even at rest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          5. Interapophyseal arthrosis. <\/strong><\/h4>

          Interapophyseal arthrosis<\/strong>, also known as posterior vertebral arthrosis, affects the spine and particularly the zygapophyseal joints, which are the main joints of the back<\/strong>.<\/p>

          It involves erosion of the cartilage with which these joints are covered, reduced joint space, osteosclerosis, and osteophytosis.<\/p>

          Causes are determined by age, gender, genetic predisposition, sedentary lifestyle, and postural vices. For example, menopausal women tend to be more affected by the disease<\/strong>.<\/p>

          The main symptoms are stiffness and pain in the back<\/strong>, as well as increased difficulty in simple movements.<\/p>

          At present, this type of disease cannot be cured<\/strong>. Therapies, therefore, are aimed at keeping it under control and slowing down the process of cartilage degeneration.<\/p>

          Natural remedies may include performing targeted physical exercises and following a diet to lose weight<\/strong>.<\/p>

          Pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant drugs, on the other hand, can serve to relieve pain.<\/p>

          6. Foot arthrosis <\/strong><\/h4>

          Arthrosis in the feet affects the cartilages of the joints of the bones of the foot<\/strong>.<\/p>

          The causes are <\/strong>those of other forms of arthrosis, to which are added the use of inappropriate shoes or excessively high heels.<\/p>

          Symptoms are <\/strong>also common ones of the disease. Since the joints affected are quite numerous, the symptoms can spread to various areas of the foot and make it almost impossible to walk.<\/p>

          As for treatment, again taking medication and performing physical exercises are only meant to relieve pain and slow down the degenerative process of cartilage<\/strong>.<\/p>

          7. Arthrosis of the shoulder <\/strong><\/h4>

          Shoulder arthrosis is characterized by its slow and gradual evolution.<\/p>

          The main causes include aging, but it can also be related to rheumatoid arthritis <\/strong>or a shoulder fracture.<\/p>

          As for treatment, some physical therapies can improve the patient’s condition. In addition, through arthroscopy, very small pieces of inflamed cartilage and tissue can be removed<\/strong>, at least partially reducing pain.<\/p>

          8. lumbar arthrosis <\/strong><\/h4>

          Lumbar arthrosis affects the vertebrae of the back <\/strong>and especially male individuals. It also has a higher incidence on elderly individuals.<\/p>

          Major causes include a sedentary lifestyle or, conversely, frequent performance of strenuous work. Any trauma or genetic predisposition <\/strong>to contract the disease may also be contributing factors.<\/p>

          In addition to the typical symptoms of arthrosis, in some more severe cases joint stiffness can lead to “locking” of the entire lower back. If the pain also affects the sciatic nerve, buttock and leg, it is called lumbosciatica<\/strong>. This implies that the discs present between the vertebrae are compromised.<\/p>

          Again, taking pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs is prescribed to keep the disease under control and relieve pain.<\/p>

          9. Ankle arthrosis <\/strong><\/h4>

          Ankle arthrosis predominantly affects the elderly<\/strong>, but in others it may be a consequence of trauma, such as a fracture, or an obese condition.<\/p>

          The main symptoms <\/strong>are, as always, pain and joint stiffness but also swelling and unsteady feeling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          The main causes of arthrosis<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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          We have already seen in previous paragraphs the triggers <\/strong>in different forms of arthrosis<\/strong>. So in this paragraph we will just summarize them.<\/p>

          Thus, the most common causes <\/strong>of arthrosis are:<\/p>