Pathogenesis (disease development) Polyarthrosis refers to the occurrence of osteoarthritis in several joints at the same time. Age-related wear and tear is not the cause of osteoarthritis, but at the beginning of joint destruction is usually acute damage to the articular cartilage due to trauma or infection.In osteoarthritis, the following pathomechanisms can be observed: Osteoarthritis … Polyarthrosis: Causes
General measures Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use). Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program or program for underweight. Avoidance of: Overloading of the joints, for example, by competitive … Polyarthrosis: Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of polyarthrosis. Family history Are there any diseases of the bones and joints in your family that are common? Social history What is your profession? Do you have heavy physical workload in your job? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do … Polyarthrosis: Medical History
Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Sarcoidosis (synonyms: Boeck’s disease; Schaumann-Besnier’s disease) – systemic disease of connective tissue with granuloma formation. Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Psoriasis (psoriasis) Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Whipple’s disease – rare systemic infectious disease; caused by the gram-positive rod bacterium Tropheryma whippelii (from the actinomycete … Polyarthrosis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
