What is the degenerative joint disease?
The degenerative joint disease is a roofing term for conditions leading to the deterioration of the articular cartilage. Synonym with osteoarthritis (OA) can be caused by conditions such as trauma, into the affected joint, developmental disorders in which the discs in the joint have never completely formed or did not form properly or hereditary conditions. Whatever the cause, degenerative joint disease usually represents localized or radiant pain on joint, tenderness, stiffness and difficulty in motion. It is the main cause of disability, common in older adults. I když jej nelze vyléčit, lze jej léčit kombinací chiropraktické a fyzikální terapie, vyhýbání se pohybům nebo chování, které způsobují bolest, a léky na relikaci bolesti. Symptoms include pain that always described as stiff, sore pain and pain. Swelling can also be present when the joint is filled with liquid, especially in the hands and knees, which is known as the effusion. In addition, they may worsen certain movementsThis pain or be difficult to perform, such as bending forward in the case of a degenerative joint disease in the spine.
In two ways degenerative diseases can be classified in two ways: primary OA or secondary OA. While symptoms and treatment are the same for everyone, both are differentiated by the cause of the condition. The primary OA tends to be with age because the water content of the cartilage disk separates the bones in the joint. This leaves the joint vulnerable to wear and bone growth called osteocytes, also known as bone spurs, can evolve on one or both neighboring bones as a means of adapo changing joint structures.
Secondary OA, on the other hand, is caused by factors related to non -existence, such as disease, injury or excessive wear on the joint caused by the body dysfunctional mechanics or obesity. Diseases that may lead to OA include diabetes, inflammatory conditions such as lYme's disease, other forms of arthritis and various genetic disorders. Past joint damage can also lead to degenerative joint disease if the damaged joint tissues do not heal properly. Finally, transfer of excessive body weight or repeatedly performing activities carrying weight, as in manual work, can compress the joint over time, leading to a deterioration of the disk.