Shoulder arthrosis is a pathological process that occurs in patients over 50 years of age. Like many other diseases, this disease can trigger the occurrence of uncomfortable sensations. The early form of the disease is characterized as stage 1 arthrosis of the shoulder joint, which has a set of manifestations of symptoms and certain factors that can affect its subsequent development.
Causes and symptoms of the incident
Osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint is a violation of the integrity of the cartilaginous joint and its elements. Often, the disease process begins to develop actively, as a result of which the patient is diagnosed with arthritis and inflammation.
The disease can occur against the background of exposure to various factors. The most common include:
- injuries to articular joints (dislocations, bruises, fractures) characterized by damage to the capsule or rupture of ligaments;
- identification of diseases of the cardiovascular system in patients (processes, as a result of which organs and systems do not receive optimal amounts of blood and oxygen);
- the presence of excess weight (there is an increase in load on the joints).
Symptomatic manifestations of arthrosis of the shoulder joint can manifest themselves with varying intensity and frequency. In the early stages of disease development, patients have minor manifestations of pain or discomfort (especially in the process of finding the shoulder in a certain position). After that, for a certain period of time, the process of the disease subsides, after which it again feels itself, while actively developing. Pain in the joints, as a rule, has an interesting or painful character, the intensity of which varies depending on the load. Pain syndromes can have different localizations. It can be distributed throughout the shoulder area or only in specific articular areas. As a result, the motor activity of upper limb patients is disrupted and the pathological process shifts into a chronic form. The symptoms and treatment of the disease, selected later, largely depend on the age characteristics of the patient.
Diagnostics
Before voicing a conclusion, the physician instructs the patient to perform diagnostic measures. At the first appointment, the doctor conducts a thorough examination of the affected articular joint, after which he collects the most detailed information about the patient’s lifestyle, professional activities and details of the injury. In the process of palpation, the nature of joint mobility and the disease process are studied.
X-rays are recommended for more information. The resulting image makes it possible to determine the nature of the development of the disease and the degree of its neglect.
When making a diagnosis, it is very important to take into account the presence of the corresponding disease in the body.
1 degree of disease
Diagnosis is made based on available information about the patient’s symptoms and general well -being. In this case, general analysis of blood and urine can not provide the necessary information about the process of joint disease. Laboratory studies of joint fluid in stage 1 osteoarthritis of the shoulder joint revealed an increase in the viscosity of biological material and an increase in protein content. Computerized and magnetic resonance imaging are considered no less informative. Despite the accuracy and content of the information, the procedure has a relatively high cost, so not every patient can afford to perform such an examination.
2 degrees
When stage 2 arthrosis of the shoulder joint is detected, in addition to examination and questioning, the following diagnostic methods are used: ultrasound, arthroscopy, scintigraphy and thermography. All these techniques make it possible to establish the nature of narrowing of the joint space, compaction of bone tissue, the presence of cystic neoplasms or fragments of bone tissue in the articulation area. Ultrasound examination of the disease helps to determine the thickness of the cartilage on the surface of all areas, to identify the possible presence of erosion and wen.
3 degrees
The identification of stage 3 shoulder joint arthrosis involves the option of advanced examination. In addition to the basic method, the patient must pass a biochemical blood test (to identify markers of the inflammatory process), immunological studies to determine the stage of the disease process, and a biopsy of cartilage tissue, which allows the patient to be diagnosed. as accurate as possible.
Treatment
Despite the form of the pathological process of the joints revealed in the patient, he needs to undergo long -term treatment. Traditional and non-traditional methods of therapy aim to eliminate the main symptoms:
- reduction in pain manifestations;
- elimination of signs of inflammatory processes;
- normalization of the general condition of cartilage tissue;
- the return of limb mobility;
- normalization of metabolic processes in the body.
Treatment of stage 2 deformed arthrosis of the shoulder joint involves the use of complex therapy, which involves the use of several therapeutic methods at once.
Medical treatment
Treatment of the disease with the help of drugs involves the use of various means of effect:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-eliminate the signs of inflammatory processes, manifestations of pain in the joints. They are prescribed exclusively by physicians, because the complex is able to trigger the occurrence of negative reactions of the body. They are recommended to be taken with caution in patients with problems in the function of the gastrointestinal tract, because the components of the composition have the ability to trigger the development of ulcerative formation.
- intraarticular obstruction. The procedure for joint disease involves the use of corticosteroids in the form of injections that are injected directly into the affected area.
- Hormonal and non -hormonal topical preparations. They can be used in the form of gels or ointments.
In this case, the use of drugs against diseases of the joints is very necessary, because all other methods of therapy have a cumulative effect and give positive results only after a certain period of time.
Physiotherapy and exercise
Physiotherapeutic procedures and physiotherapy exercises are considered no less effective and useful. Often, with joint disease, they are prescribed:
- laser therapy - improves blood flow and normalizes metabolic processes in the body;
- acupuncture - allows you to activate the power of the body itself in the fight against pathological processes;
- magnetotherapy - strengthens the body's immune system, which allows the damaged joint area to heal more actively due to the restoration of blood flow;
- hirudotherapy - is the implementation of therapeutic measures with the help of leeches, effective in detecting stage 1 and 2 diseases;
- manual therapy - involves massage not only by a specialist, but also independently at home.
Don't forget about physical education. Gymnastics in the case of arthrosis of the shoulder joint plays an important role, so the class should be regular and take into account all the features of the disease process. It is necessary to discuss with the doctor in advance about the allowable load, what exercises are allowed to be done and how long the class period for such diseases.
Surgery
If there is no effectiveness of the above methods to treat the disease and in identifying the ongoing progression of the disease, the doctor is forced to resort to surgical treatment.
The most frequent procedure involves the installation of an endoprosthesis. This method is considered invasive, allowing the replacement of destroyed fragments at the joint with artificial options.
This technique makes it possible not only to eliminate the symptoms that appear, but also to restore the lost activity of the upper limbs.
Restoration of the people
In addition to traditional methods of treating diseases, traditional medicine recipes are considered no less effective. To relieve the manifestations of pain in the process of joint disease, it is recommended to use cabbage or burdock. Before use, the plant should be rolled to the stage of juice extraction, after which it must be applied on the shoulder. Compressed covered with a cloth on top to retain heat for as long as possible. The procedure takes several hours.
Many experts strongly recommend a bath with a mixture of herbal joints. It can be prepared from mustard dust and straw in a certain ratio. The duration of the bath is from 15 minutes to half an hour. After the procedure, it is advisable to dress warmly. It is permissible to use compresses based on cinquefoil. Previously, medicinal plants were dried. To prepare a compress for joint disease, you need three tablespoons of the main components and lard. Many experts recommend adding a teaspoon of red pepper. This will improve the circulatory process. Such action is allowed in the absence of discomfort, violation of the integrity of the skin (in the form of redness of the epidermis), the absence of an increase in body temperature and signs of inflammatory processes. The use of drugs for diseases in most cases is carried out when a chronic form of the disease process is detected.
Prevention
To prevent the onset of joint disease and its subsequent spread, patients must be given the most economical treatment. This is especially necessary if the patient is older and older. Favorable mandatory conditions include optimal body temperature, compliance with prescribed personal hygiene rules and hygiene requirements, timely exercise, monitoring food quality and intake of necessary vitamins and micronutrients, visiting a physician at least twice a year.