The gonarthrosis itself is noninflammatory, nevertheless, synovitis almost always develops against it - an inflammation of the near-articular region with the formation of a fluid (exudate) in it. The main symptom of gonarthrosis is knee pain (one or both), as well as the inability to bend the leg completely.
Medications for arthrosis of the knee joint
Gonarthrosis can not be cured medically, and drugs prescribed by a doctor are aimed only at prolonging the working capacity of the joints, as well as to relieve pain and inflammation.
It is accepted to classify tablets from arthrosis of the knee joint into several groups:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs help ease pain in the knees, but do not restore the condition of the cartilaginous tissue. Among these drugs, aimed at symptomatic treatment of gonarthrosis, include paracetamol, indomethacin, diclofenac, aceclofenac, etc.
- Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory hormones of strong action. They are administered by injection into the knee region. Such a procedure in medicine is called an intra-articular blockade, and during its use, as a rule, the Kenalog and hydrocortisone. Hormones help reduce inflammation at a stage where NSAIDs no longer have an effect.
- Ointments based on NSAIDs and hormones - preparations for external use based on narcotic analgesics (Diclofenac-ointment, DIP Relief, Butadion, Bystrum-gel, etc.), also relieving pain in the joint.
- Chondroprotectors are a group of substances stimulating the synthesis of cartilaginous tissue. These include chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine sulfate. Chondroprotectors in different doses are contained in such preparations as Diacerein (Arthrodarin), Arthro-active, Dona, Arthra, etc. They usually do not cure arthrosis of the knee joint, but if the disease is at 1 or 2 stages, then the life of the joint it turns out to be substantially prolonged. The effect of taking such drugs appears after several months of systematic therapy.
Treatment of arthrosis of the knee joint gymnastics
In addition to medical methods of prolonging the life of knee joints, doctors recommend curative gymnastics, which is performed exclusively during the period of remission of gonarthrosis, when the pain weakens, and the inflammation subsides.
Exercises for arthrosis of the knee joint are aimed at strengthening the muscles supporting the knee, and the physician chooses such gymnastics taking into account the degree of cartilage damage and the general condition of the patient. Physiotherapy exercises should not overload the affected joint, but perform exercises better in a prone position, so that between the approaches of the leg can be completely relaxed. Gymnastics gives an effect only in the case of systematic studies twice a day. At least once a day physical education should end with an easy massage of the knee joint - with arthrosis it is very useful.
Compliance with diet
The condition of the joints is directly dependent on the metabolism, so when gonarthrosis is shown a special diet. It will not be superfluous if there is an excess weight - the main cause of arthrosis due to excessive load on the knees.
It is very useful to eat products rich in collagen: jelly, jelly, broth on bones, as well as foods high in protein (rabbit meat, turkey, chicken, cheese, kefir, sour cream, lentils, kidney beans).
Proper nutrition with arthrosis of knee joints should be supplemented with vitamin E, but from pork and beef will have to be abandoned, as well as from all fried: it is better to cook food for a couple or in the oven. Unwanted products are also tomatoes, Bulgarian pepper, cabbage.
Before treating arthrosis of the knee joint, it is important to consult a doctor - taking your own medications and doing gymnastics is very dangerous.