Treatment with medication The treatment of knee arthrosis with drugs serves to reduce pain and inhibit inflammation. It can be administered systemically (e.g. by tablets, drops, etc.) and locally (e.g. by ointments, injections, etc.) with different groups of substances. The following medications are used for knee arthrosis: Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren), ibuprofen … Medications for knee arthrosis
Introduction Knee arthrosis is such a common clinical picture that the disease could almost be called a true widespread disease. Almost every German over 50 years of age shows at least signs of incipient knee arthrosis, and many are already complaining about symptoms. The further the age progresses, the more patients become symptomatic, i.e. introduce … Strengthening exercises for knee arthrosis
Symptoms Osteoarthritis of the knee, like other forms of osteoarthritis, is a degenerative disease that is accompanied by inflammation and pain – initially under stress and later at rest. The classic signs of inflammation are swelling (tumor), redness (rubor), overheating (calor), pain (dolor) and functional impairment (functio laesa). In advanced stages of osteoarthritis, pain occurs … Symptoms | Strengthening exercises for knee arthrosis
Prognosis Strengthening exercises against knee arthrosis achieve truly outstanding results in some patients. This form of therapy is especially helpful for those who are otherwise active and have never been overweight. Patients who manage to get rid of their excess pounds on a long-term basis also benefit enormously. Nevertheless, the exercises described above (and of … Prognosis | Strengthening exercises for knee arthrosis
Not so long ago, it was rather rejected or at least controversial to do sports with an existing knee arthrosis. After the diagnosis of osteoarthritis, patients used to be given a general ban on sports by doctors. In the meantime, however, it is now believed that a special sports and strengthening program can have a … Sports for knee arthrosis
Symptoms In many cases, arthrosis could be diagnosed by X-ray without the patient having any previous complaints. The typical symptoms of arthrosis are joint pain, which initially occurs under stress and after unusual activities. Patients often find it difficult to describe the pain, and the joint is often perceived as stiff. Swelling in the area … Symptoms | Gonarthrosis
Forms Since the knee joint is composed of three sections, different forms of gonarthrosis are distinguished depending on their localization. Each group can be affected individually or together with the others. One group represents the femoropatellar joint, i.e. the joint surface between the thigh bone (femur) and the kneecap (patella). Retropatellar arthrosis occurring in this … Forms | Gonarthrosis
Classification according to severity Different degrees of severity can be distinguished in the course of gonarthrosis. The classification is based on the appearance and degeneration of the joint cartilage. At this stage, the joint cartilage appears slightly frayed. At this stage, the function of the knee joint of the affected person is not yet impaired … Classification according to severity | Gonarthrosis
Summary Gonarthrosis is a progressive clinical picture in which the articular cartilage in the knee joint is destroyed, resulting in bony changes in the joint. The causes of gonarthrosis are manifold. In addition to aging processes and genetic predisposition, various clinical pictures or obesity can also promote the development of gonarthrosis. Gonarthrosis also results from … Summary | Gonarthrosis
Introduction The medical term “gonarthrosis” describes the arthrosis of the knee joint. In osteoarthritis, the cartilaginous joint surfaces of the knee joint are affected and worn, which can be seen from the origin of the word. The word “arthros” (Greek) means joint and the final syllable “-ose” stands for non-inflammatory processes or changes in the … Gonarthrosis
Introduction Knee arthrosis is a wear and tear disease of the knee joint, which is accompanied by damage to the joint cartilage. Although the disease mainly affects older people, knee arthrosis also occurs in younger, active individuals. In these cases, questions often arise as to how far the disease will restrict everyday life and sporting … Jogging with knee arthrosis
Symptoms when jogging The symptoms of knee arthrosis can be very diverse. The main symptom is pain in the knee, which is particularly noticeable under stress, such as when jogging. If pain is felt while jogging, it is advisable to interrupt the training. Pain indicates an acute situation of the knee joint that requires treatment … Symptoms when jogging | Jogging with knee arthrosis