What is Osteoarthritis (Osteoarthritis)?

Description of the disease

Osteoarthritis, or osteoarthritis, is a degenerative joint disease characterized by destruction of cartilage tissue and changes in bones.

Classification

• Osteoarthritis can be primary (basic) or secondary (occurring against the background of other diseases).
• There are also forms of the disease depending on the affected joints: knee, hip, heel, etc.

Symptoms

• Pain in the joints during movement or load
• Swelling and stiffness in the joints
• Crunching and squeaking during movement

Reasons

The main causes of osteoarthritis are excessive load on the joints, injuries, age-related changes, and metabolic disorders.

Diagnosis

X-ray, MRI, and joint fluid analysis are used to diagnose osteoarthritis.

Treatment

Treatment includes physiotherapy, drug therapy, massage, therapeutic exercises, and, if necessary, surgical intervention.

Prevention

• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Proper Nutrition
• Weight control

Doctor

Osteoarthritis is treated by an arthrologist, rheumatologist, or traumatologist-orthopedist.