Osteoarthrosis (Osteoarthrosis)

Osteoarthritis (osteoarthrosis) is a chronic progressive disease of the joints, characterized by degenerative-dystrophic damage to articular cartilage with subsequent changes in the adjacent bone and the development of marginal bone growths - osteophytes.

Osteoarthritis belongs to the group of degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the joints and is the most common of them. The disease can affect any joints, but the most common are the knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, hands and feet.

The main reasons for the development of osteoarthritis are age-related changes in cartilage, genetic predisposition, excess body weight, and joint injuries. The pathogenesis is based on a violation of metabolic processes in the cartilage, leading to its thinning and destruction.

Clinically, osteoarthritis manifests itself as joint pain, limited mobility, and joint deformation. For diagnosis, radiography, MRI, and arthroscopy are used. Treatment includes symptomatic remedies, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, and in severe cases, joint replacement.

Prevention of osteoarthritis involves preventing injuries and obesity, as well as timely treatment of joint diseases. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment in the initial stages of the disease can slow down its progression.