Gonitis is very common, especially among women, and a dangerous disease that can lead to severe deformity and complete immobilization of the legs. Therefore, it is important to diagnose arthritis of the knee in time - treatment of pathology in the early stages will help avoid complications and restore the function of the limbs.
Treatment of arthritis of the knee in acute and chronic form
Standard medical practice provides for complex therapy aimed at reducing the severity of gonitis symptoms, as well as slowing down degenerative processes in the joint, normalizing the production of synovial fluid. Methods of treatment are combined in the following activities:
- taking medications;
- exercises in therapeutic gymnastics;
- physiotherapy;
- massage;
- operative intervention.
The last indicated item is of four types:
- Surgery to restore bone. It is used if there is an uneven load on the damaged joint, as well as when the bones are in the wrong position.
- Arthroscopy. It is a washing of the interarticular cavities, the alignment of menisci, the re-implantation of the synovial bag. It is often used as a diagnostic procedure.
- Arthroplasty. Replacement of damaged parts or the entire joint with prostheses made from artificial hypoallergenic materials.
- Replantation, transplantation of cartilaginous tissue. It is rarely carried out due to the lack of constant access to donor samples.
Medicamental therapy involves the use of several types of medicines.
Systemic drugs for the treatment of arthritis of the knee joint
First of all, it is necessary to cope with the symptomatic manifestations of gonitis, especially with pain syndrome. For this purpose, various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications are prescribed:
- Arthrotheca;
- Ibuprofen;
- Ketoprofen;
- Naproxen;
- It is an ethanol;
- Flurbiprofen;
- Pentalgin;
- Diclofenac (sodium, potassium);
- Diflunisal;
- Tenoxicam.
Also, when treating arthritis of the knee joint, tablets from a number of chondroprotectors are recommended:
- Formula-C;
- Arthra;
- KondroNova;
- Structum;
- Teraflex.
It is believed that these capsules help to quickly restore cartilage tissue and increase the amount of synovial fluid. This allows you to improve mobility, ease pain.
With pronounced inflammatory processes, strong drugs are needed that can stop the development of pathology. Therefore, in the treatment of deforming rheumatoid arthritis of the knee joint and gonitis of infectious nature, corticosteroid hormones are used:
- Kenalog;
- Diprospan;
- Hydrocortisone (in the form of a suspension).
In addition, vitamin and mineral complexes with a predominance of folic acid, calcium and magnesium, fortifying preparations (Takvitin, Metiluratsil, Levamizol) are prescribed.
Ointments for the treatment of arthritis of the knee joint
Local medications are intended for warming, irritating and distracting effects on the affected area. Their use allows you to quickly stop pain and remove swelling.
The most effective ointments:
- Finalgon;
- Apizarthron;
- Capsicam ;
- Gistalgon;
- Diclofenac;
- Olfen.
Injections for the treatment of knee arthritis
For urgent recovery of the composition and density of the synovial (lubricant) fluid, intraarticular injections are used. it
The drugs used:
- Ortovician;
- Eufleks;
- Synwisk;
- Gialgan;
- Supartz.
It is important to note that the injection can not be done on its own, this should be done by a neuropathologist.