Pathologies of the musculoskeletal system are present today quite often, and one of them is arthrosis of the knee joint. This disease, in which there is a gradual destruction of cartilage, deformation of bone tissue and pathological processes in nearby tissues. Often diagnosed deforming arthrosis of the knee joint 2 degrees, tk. At the initial stage of the disease, her symptoms are ignored by many patients. Let us consider in more detail how to treat arthrosis of the knee joint of the 2nd degree.
How to cure arthrosis of the knee joint of the 2nd degree?
Typical signs of arthrosis of the knee joint of the second degree are: painful sensations of significant severity, appearing even under small loads, stiffness in the joint, crunching, severe puffiness. If you do not start treatment at this stage, the disease is rapidly gaining momentum, and in the future can only help surgical intervention with the replacement of the joint with an artificial prosthesis.
Conservative therapy for a given degree of knee joint damage includes the following:
- Admission of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and inflammatory processes (drugs in the form of tablets, local drugs, intra-articular injections).
- Chondroprotectors , which promote the restoration of cartilaginous tissue;
- Preparations based on hyaluronic acid to improve lubrication of the inner surface of the joint.
- Physiotherapy exercises and massage for strengthening muscles and ligaments, normalization of metabolic processes in the knee.
- Physiotherapeutic procedures for pain relief, elimination of inflammation and improvement of motor abilities (magneto- and laser therapy, ultrasound, electrophoresis, mud applications, therapeutic baths, etc.).
Patients are forbidden to lift weights, make long hiking trips, long stand in one place. It is recommended to wear comfortable nedavlyaschuyu shoes (better orthopedic), in some cases - use an orthopedic cane to reduce the burden on the patient's leg.
Nutrition for arthrosis of the knee joint of 2 degrees
One of the main aspects of the treatment of arthrosis of the knee joint of the 2nd degree, especially with excessive body weight, is the observance of a rational diet. Instead of fatty and high-calorie foods, one should eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy dishes.
To refuse it is necessary from:
- smoked products;
- pickles, fried foods;
- sweets.
It is desirable to eat small portions, slowly, thoroughly chewing food.