What Are Spondyloarthropathies?
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Spine osteoarthropathy
Spondyloarthropathy
- spine, osteoarthrothis of
- Pain in the neck, arms, or legs caused by degenerative spine disorders. More common in middle-aged and above manual laborers, more men than women, often occurs in the neck and waist with more wear. At the beginning, disc degeneration, instability, dislocation of joint processes, ligament and joint capsule hypertrophy, osteophyte formation. Symptoms caused by nerve compression or spinal stenosis. When holding a certain posture for too long, the blood flow is not smooth, the bone pressure is increased, and the pain is aggravated; appropriate activities, blood flow is improved, and the symptoms are relieved; too much activity, increased friction, increased inflammation, and symptoms are aggravated. Feel comfortable. X-ray films can show spinal degeneration. Massage, physical therapy, exercise therapy, salicylic acid and other drugs and seals are effective. Decompression and decompression can be performed when the nerve is compressed.
Prevention of spinal osteoarthropathy
- Acute rest should rest in bed, those with neck pain can place a thin pillow on the neck and shoulders, and those with low back pain can take a lateral position. Wear neck and waist when getting out of bed. In addition, at home, you can also apply a hot towel or hot water bottle to the affected area for half an hour each time for heat treatment. 1. Pay attention to labor protection at work: heavy physical labor and excessive exercise. When conditions permit, science and technology should be adopted to reduce labor intensity. Individuals should pay attention to adjustment after work or exercise. Hot water bath and massage are effective methods. When possible, do not continue a working posture for too long, and pay attention to timely rest and activities.
- 2. Overcome bad habits in life: the pillow should not be too high during sleep, the bed should not be too soft, pay attention to adjusting the height of the chair when reading and writing, and pay attention to abdomen when standing still to reduce the burden on the lumbar muscles.
- 3. Physical exercise: Long-term physical exercise can strengthen muscle strength, maintain joint stability, and reduce joint damage.
- 4. Treatment of related diseases: The primary lesions that may cause osteoarthritis should be treated in time.
- 5. Weight loss: Obesity is an important factor that causes osteoarthritis, and special attention should be given. [1]
Treatment of spinal osteoarthropathy
Vertebral arthropathy (1) Drug treatment
- 1. Anti-inflammatory and analgesics can be used, but this kind of drugs can not prevent the development of lesions. Commonly used are aspirin, indomethacin, indomethacin, fenbid, reperin, etc. Generally, one can be used, and the other is used when the effect is not good. Such drugs are more irritating to the stomach and should be taken after or with meals. In case of discomfort, they should be reduced or discontinued in time. In addition, the use of vasodilators can also achieve anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, such as compound salvia miltiorrhiza and diabazole.
- 2. Dialectical treatment of Chinese herbal medicines, commonly used Xiaohuoluo Dan, Gu Zhi Wan, Shangshi analgesic cream and so on.
Spine and joint disease (2) surgical treatment
- Bone arthropathy is rarely used in surgery. Surgery can be selected when combined with compression of blood vessels, nerve roots, and spinal cord. Common operations include osteophyte resection, discectomy, vertebral body fusion, and spinal canal decompression. [2]