Synonyms Polyarthrosis, ideopathic arthrosis, joint wear and tear, cartilage abrasion, cartilage wear and tear, chondromalacia (softening of cartilage), osteoarthritis English: Osteoarthrosis Medical: Arthrosis deformans Introduction Arthrosis is a degenerative change in the joints and their appendages. In this context, corresponding pain and movement restrictions often occur. The arthrosis usually manifests itself without accompanying inflammatory components. … Arthrosis
Causes Basically, the actual causes that lead to the development of arthrosis are still unknown. Nevertheless, some of the theories assumed so far have been successfully refuted. Contrary to widespread assumptions, arthrosis is not a typical age-related disease. Accordingly, age is no longer considered the actual cause, but a decisive risk factor for the development … Causes | Arthrosis
Stage classification of arthrosis After the physical examination, an X-ray of the joint is usually taken, which shows one or more of the typical arthrotic changes in advanced arthrosis. These would be a narrowing of the joint space due to the worn cartilage and joint surfaces, debris cysts, osteophytes and sclerotherapy. These are compensation mechanisms … Stage classification of arthrosis | Arthrosis
How is arthrosis diagnosed? The diagnosis of osteoarthritis is usually made by the physician from the clinical picture. If the patient comes to the doctor and complains of pain in the frequently affected joints: Finger joints (finger arthrosis) Foot toe joints (toe joint arthrosis) Hip joints (hip arthrosis) Shoulder joints (shoulder joint arthrosis) Knee joints … Diagnosis of arthrosis
Arthrosis signs on X-ray A more reliable indication of arthrosis is usually only provided by an X-ray of the affected joint. There are four classic signs that the x-ray should show: 1) Diagnosis of joint space narrowing: joints that are over or wrongly loaded wear unevenly due to the movements performed. The joint space narrows, … Arthrosis signs on X-ray | Diagnosis of arthrosis
Blood test In contrast to acute inflammation in a joint (arthritis), there are no special markers in the blood that can be used for diagnosis in osteoarthritis. However, a blood test can exclude the arthritis. Other joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, must also be excluded. Only the acute phase of arthrosis can be detected … Blood test | Diagnosis of arthrosis
