osteoarthritis Caused by deformities of the knee joint where the cartilage wears off from friction or impact. make the joint surface uneven deformed knee Affects the movement of the knee joint. When standing up, sitting down, or walking, it causes pain in the legs and knees for the following reasons:
- getting older
- Excessive use or misuse
- overweight
- Certain diseases that affect the knee joint
- previous knee injury
- Genetic traits that cause legs to bend
Dr. Ekapot Kerddonfaek, a specialist in orthopedic surgery, said that the symptoms in each stage of osteoarthritis Initially, the patient experienced pain when standing up or sitting down. going up or down stairs where walking on flat ground is no problem But if the disease is more and more May have symptoms since walking on a level ground can’t walk have a lot of pain Knee movement is not very good. The patient is unable to get up or sits down poorly. In the end, it’s not far to walk because there is more pain Sometimes if it’s really a lot I will have pain spreading until the night. until sometimes unable to sleep Patients can observe the following symptoms:
- knee pain, stiffness, or scrubbing Difficulty going up and down stairs
- move or move There was a squealing sound of the knee joint.
- knee pain while sleeping
- Difficulty stretching or bending the knee joints
- Thigh muscles are atrophy, knee joints are bent, loose or deformed.
If the patient begins to have such symptoms should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment for the right treatment, because “Osteoarthritis” It is a disease that greatly affects the quality of life, if not treated properly, there is a risk of disability. The doctor will have criteria for diagnosing osteoarthritis as follows:
- Diagnosed from the pain of the patient that it has been for a long time or not
- Interferes with daily life such as getting up, sitting, lying down, walking, can you walk far?
- If it has been a long time, physical examination may be required. It may be found that the knee is swollen, deformed, bent, etc.
- screening by x-ray to see if the joint surface has collapsed or the bones are stuck together
When the patient is diagnosed with osteoarthritis Your doctor will treat you depending on the severity of the disease.
- If it’s in the early stages Your doctor will recommend exercises to strengthen your thigh muscles.
- Try to avoid kneeling, squatting, or going up and down stairs less.
- Take medication under the discretion of the physician. to nourish the bones
- knee fluid injection To help reduce soreness and prolong the life of the knee joint.
- injection of platelets into the joint Helps extend the life of the knee joint
- If the patient has difficulty in daily life pain in the use of the knee joint affect the life of the patient Together with the X-ray screening of the knee joints, it was found that the joint surface was damaged a lot. bones together Your doctor will recommend a knee replacement surgery.
Total Knee Arthroplasty helps the patient’s knee joints move better. Make the patient able to walk and sit better without pain and suffering. I don’t need help from other people. I want to go anywhere, or I can go anywhere. Currently, there are many different treatments for osteoarthritis, depending on the stage and severity of the disease. Total Knee Arthroplasty is another option for treating knee osteoarthritis. In the event that the initial treatment does not improve Make the quality of life better and more popular
Advantages of knee replacement surgery
- hurt less
- small incision
- Fast recovery, able to walk by Walker 1 day following surgery.
- able to move the knee joint naturally
- high security
After knee replacement surgery take time to recuperate After surgery, the doctor will start asking the patient to do physical therapy in 1-2 days following surgery. Within 2-3 days, the patient can help himself. Stimulate rehabilitation with frequent physical therapy. Within 2 weeks, the patient can walk on his own. Bangpakok Affiliated Hospital Join to support the care of osteoarthritis patients. Restore healthy knee joints by experienced doctors Follow the news via www.bangpakokhospital.com and www.facebook.com/BPK9HOSPITAL For more information, call 1745.
