TreatmentTherapy
In the early stages of the disease, siphoning arthrosis is treated conservatively. For this purpose, anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac are used as well as cortisone injections into the affected finger end joints. In addition, the diseased joints are immobilized, for example with splints, bandages or self-applied wraps.
Throughout the course of the disease, physiotherapy exercises, occupational therapy and physical therapy, such as cold applications, can be used again and again. Physiotherapy, in the form of special finger exercises, plays a major role in osteoarthritis in order to maintain joint function. In later stages of the disease, surgical therapy options are considered.
Joint stiffening (arthrodesis) is often performed. Another treatment option is the radiosynovio-orthosis. Here, radioactive substances are injected into the affected joint.
Inflamed joint areas are thus treated directly. and chemosynoviorthesisThere is no evidence to date of the effectiveness of homeopathic globules in Heberden’s arthrosis or other diseases. Nevertheless, homeopathic remedies can usually be taken according to dosage recommendations without hesitation and without causing side effects. For movement-dependent joint pain, the remedies Rhus toxicodendron and Denisia can be taken. Other popular remedies for osteoarthritis are Calcium fluoraticum, Silicea, Arnica, Apis, Bryonia and Belladonna.
History
In early stages of osteoarthritis, patients typically suffer from joint pain after heavy strain and fatigue of the joint. The pain can radiate into the entire finger. As the disease progresses, the pain becomes more frequent and stronger.
The arthrosis can proceed with symptomatic and symptom-free intervals, whereby the symptom-free periods decrease as the arthrosis progresses. There may be permanent pain in the affected finger end joints. In addition, there are restrictions in the movement of the joints. Those affected can develop night-time pain and sensitivity to the weather.
Why does this occur so frequently with Bouchard arthrosis?
Osteoarthritis of the siphon occurs frequently together with Bouchard’s arthrosis of the middle finger joints. The cause is unknown, but genetic and hormonal factors seem to play a decisive role in both forms of arthrosis.
