How is arthrosis treated? Can it be stopped? Medications and lifestyle modification

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Treatment as such is hampered by the fact that the exact cause is unknown. Appropriate prevention is important, as well as lifestyle, enough exercise. The non-pharmacological approach emphasizes human instruction and regime measures (sports regulation, movement habits). Swimming and cycling are suitable.

Physical and exercise therapy is also important. Hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, laser, ultrasound, shock wave. In the case of overweight and obesity, weight adjustment is important.

Prosthetic aids, orthoses, support aids are also used. Acupuncture and alternative or homeopathic treatment have their place.

Of course, pharmacological treatment is important, especially for pain relief.

Medicines are also important to reduce the impact and complicate complications. What is to increase the quality of life and limit the progression of the disease. Analgesics, nonsteroidal antirheumatic drugs (NSAIDs), corticoids are used. And drugs from the SYSADOA group, glucosamine sulfate (GS), chondroitin sulfate (CHS), hyaluronic acid (KH), Diacerhein (rhubarb extract). Local treatment is also used, which complements other forms.

Initially, endoscopic surgery (arthroscopy) is possible with a minimum recovery time when the joint is flushed and small debris is removed. If surgical surgery is necessary, an example is a total artificial joint replacement, ie an endoprosthesis, the overall condition of the patient is assessed with regard to other diseases. Follow-up postoperative care and rehabilitation.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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