Effective arthritis treatment at Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital

Common types of arthritis

Knee arthritis:Because it has to bear the weight of the entire body, this is one of the joints most susceptible to inflammation. When the knee is inflamed, the patient will experience swelling and redness in the joint, numbness and weakness in the legs, difficulty walking, and a crackling sound when walking. Knee arthritis is a chronic disease that occurs frequently in the elderly.

Finger arthritis:This is when the cartilage at the tips of the fingers wears away. This causes swelling, pain, and stiffness, making it difficult for the patient to move their fingers.

Wrist arthritis:This is a condition in which the joints are damaged due to the invasion of bacteria and viruses that cause cartilage and subchondral bone erosion, damage the joint structure, increase friction during movement, causing pain and discomfort in the wrist. This condition is common in office workers, workers, the elderly, etc. Patients need to find effective arthritis medicine to quickly get rid of this condition.

Hip arthritis:This is also one of the locations that is susceptible to inflammation. The pain initially appears at the site of inflammation, then spreads down to the thigh, leg or lower back.

Shoulder arthritis:This is a condition where the bone spur and shoulder joint are worn away, dry, and rub against the nerves, causing dull pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and arm areas.

Symptom:Constant dull pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and even pus in the joints, making it difficult to move. Limbs gradually become numb and weak. A cough or a step up the stairs can also cause pain in the body. When you wake up in the morning, your joints are stiff, and you have to massage them a lot to be able to stretch them. You can't stand the pain every time the weather changes.

Doctor taking care of a patient with arthritis.

Dangerous complications:

Loss of normal motor function: If arthritis persists, the patient will not be able to hold things by himself… and will lose the ability to do normal work.

Muscle atrophy, deformity or paralysis: If the disease is not treated properly in the final stages, it will cause muscle atrophy, joint deformity, joint stiffness, and even paralysis.

Cardiovascular diseases: Arthritis can cause rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever causes damage to the heart, especially the heart valves, and this is the cause of cardiovascular disease and can cause death in old age.

Treatment methods at Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital

At Nghe An Rehabilitation Hospital, patients with arthritis are treated with many methods: internal medicine, surgery, physical therapy, orthopedics, occupational therapy, oriental medicine and acupuncture. Depending on the stage of the disease, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, nursing care, and a combination of oriental and western medicine are used.

Treatment of arthritis goes through many stages.

However, surgical treatment is indicated in cases of prolonged inflammation of several joints that medical treatment is ineffective, joint inflammation and effusion; usually surgical removal of the synovial membrane.

In addition, surgical treatment to restore function of some severely deformed and destroyed joints by methods such as: artificial joint replacement, bone end resection, joint correction, or fusion of some joints to avoid dangerous complications.

In rheumatoid arthritis, physical therapy and rehabilitation are important and mandatory measures to minimize sequelae and restore the patient's ability to work. After using pain medication, physical therapy and exercise therapy must be combined.

Exercise after arthritis treatment is one of the important factors for a quick recovery.

Including: Hot water bath, warm water bath, paraffin wrap, infrared lamp, ultraviolet lamp on inflamed joints, mud bath... this method has the effect of dilating blood vessels, increasing blood circulation, increasing sweating, relaxing muscles and reducing pain at the site. Using direct current, alternating current, high frequency electricity, ultrasound with different intensities and wavelengths is a method of using energy for treatment. Massage and acupressure: the doctor performs and guides the patient to perform, massage has the effect of increasing blood circulation, reducing pain, increasing skin elasticity, reducing skin and ligament fibrosis. Exercise therapy and rehabilitation: instructing patients on appropriate exercise: Exercise with bare hands, exercise with rehabilitation tools: exercise with a stick, weights, climbing stairs, stretching, pulling, pedals.

In addition, combining mineral spring water, sea water and mud in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis will be more effective.

Treatment regimen includes:

Medications; Physical therapy; Use of braces or joint support devices; Patient education; Weight loss; Joint replacement surgery.

There are many arthritis patients who are being treated and are getting better.

What should you eat with arthritis?

There is no cure-all diet, but certain foods can help reduce inflammation and are good for your joints, including: Fish; Nuts and seeds; Fruits and vegetables; Beans; Olive oil; Whole grains.

What foods should you avoid with arthritis?

Vegetables such as tomatoes contain a chemical called solanine that some studies have shown may increase arthritis pain. Trials have been conducted with many people and some have reported relief from symptoms by avoiding these vegetables.

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