Calcification of the Knee

There are many factors that cause arthritis in the knees. Aging comes first among the results revealed in the research. Individuals may also be genetically predisposed to arthritis. To determine this, the family's health history must be examined. Calcification also occurs when there is a tear in the joint ligaments or a meniscus injury. Earning a living by doing jobs such as carrying heavy loads wears out the joint structure and arthritis occurs in the knees. It is thought that exercise is always good for arthritis. However, arthritis is quite common in long-distance runners and football players who use their legs a lot and do heavy training.

Calcification is very common in men and women, especially in individuals over the age of 50. Due to their biological structure, women are twice as likely to suffer from arthritis as men. The pain begins in the knees and then continues with restriction of joint movements. As the stages of arthritis increase, curvatures begin to appear in the legs.

calcification The biggest factor that causes rapid progression is excess weight. In order to prevent arthritis, first of all, exercise and walking should be done to reach a healthy weight, and nutrition should be regulated with diets under the supervision of a doctor.

During the treatment phase, the first thing to do is to get rid of excess weight. Thus, less load will be placed on the joints and the joints will not get tired.

Treatment of arthritis In order to be able to make and detect it, it is necessary to first know its definition. The texture of the joints is shiny and smooth. When this structure is disrupted, the functions of the joint are also disrupted. The inability of the joints to perform their functions sufficiently is called calcification. Unfortunately, it is not a self-limiting disease and has a tendency to progress continuously.

There are certain points that doctors pay attention to when detecting calcification. For example, sounds such as squeaking may be heard when the legs move. When the knee is fully bent, it is checked for pain and the knees are checked for swelling. It is not the case that arthritis will always be painful and make a person's life difficult. Symptoms and progression of the disease vary from person to person.

Regular and moderate exercise can slow or even stop the progression of arthritis. However, the point to consider is whether you experience pain while performing the sport you have chosen. If you have a lot of pain, that sport will mean nothing but torture to you. If you cannot walk, you can choose indoor bikes. Sports such as tennis are also among the sports that can be done. When the pain increases, it will be enough to reduce the amount of time you do sports.

Living standards can be increased with painkillers given under the supervision of a doctor. Then, medications such as aspirin and rheumatism medications may be preferred for regular use. However, as with any drug use, they will have side effects, so they should be used within the specified period under the supervision of a doctor.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are substances observed to be effective in remodeling cartilage. Medicines containing these substances are very effective in preventing joint problems. However, whether they are scientifically useful without side effects is still being investigated.

Joints cause pain because they cannot bend easily. Calcification is related to the decrease in the fluid that allows the joints to move easily. This situation can be prevented by injecting lubricant and liquid into the joints.

In order to reduce the swelling in the knees, cortisone injections can be performed to both relieve the pain and keep the swelling under control.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation are very effective when arthritis begins. However, it does not have much effect on advanced calcifications.

Bone redirection surgeries and angle changing operations allow the patient to use the healthy side of the leg. In this way, the patient can easily continue his life pain-free for 5-10 years.

Knee prosthesis surgery is performed as a last resort for calcifications that do not respond to treatment.