I can't climb stairs, let me wait for the elevator"
"I walked 3 steps, my knee hurt immediately"
"I can't leave the house since I gained weight"
Especially in middle age These words, which we are used to hearing frequently from individuals who are overweight and overweight, actually indicate a very serious disorder. Joint calcification, which reduces a person's mobility and seriously reduces the quality of life, threatens especially the obese.
CAUTION AFTER 40 YEARS OF AGE!
Joint calcification, or "osteoarthritis" as it is medically known, is the most common joint disease. This disorder, which is the most common cause of knee and hip pain, can cause deterioration, wear, thinning and loss of joint cartilage. Additionally, as a result of changes in the bone tissue under the joint cartilage, bone growths and protrusions (osteophytes) develop on the edge of the joint.
As a result, osteoarthritis is a disease that disrupts the normal structure of the joints, causing movement restrictions and pain. Although this disease affects everyone, young or old, in the same way, it is more common in active individuals over the age of 40.
FACTORS THAT PLAY A ROLE IN THE EMERGENCE OF OSTEOARTHRITIS DISEASE
Joint calcification is most common in women: Especially Osteoarthritis affecting the knee and hand joints is more common in women.
Joint calcification is more common in the elderly: Osteoarthritis usually begins after the age of 45. It is most common to begin in the 50s and 60s. It is rare to be seen before the age of 40.
Treatment of joint calcification caused by obesity is quite difficult: The most important cause of joint calcification that develops in many people, especially in the knees and hips, is obesity. Excessive load on the joint due to obesity causes rapid development and severe course of joint calcification. Treatment of these patients is quite difficult.
Joint injuries may cause joint arthritis in the future: Trauma or major surgery to the joint may cause osteoarthritis to develop years later. Some congenital joint diseases can also lead to the development of osteoarthritis in later ages. In addition, some professions cause some joints to be used more and these joints are damaged.
It may develop in families: Osteoarthritis is not a hereditary disease, but some types of osteoarthritis show familial transmission.
The severity of pain constantly increases in advanced patients: The most common symptoms are in the joint. pain and stiffness. Pain increases after movement and towards the evening. Joint stiffness disappears within a few minutes with rest. In advanced patients, pain may become very severe and constant. In patients with this condition, the severity of pain does not decrease with rest or at night. For example; It may be difficult for a patient with arthritis affecting the knee to go up and down stairs, sit down and stand up, and squat.
The joint cannot move as easily and normally as before. Swelling in the joint, osteophytes developing in the bone, namely; A rheumatic disease that manifests itself with pain and limitation of movement in the joint or an increase in intra-articular fluid may cause the joint to appear swollen. In this case, the joint is sensitive and painful when touched. It is necessary to take an x-ray to diagnose the disease. To determine the causes, further tests such as some blood tests, MRI or CT may be required.
Knee osteoarthritis is most common in women: Knee osteoarthritis is more common in women than in men. It is mostly seen after the age of 50. Usually, the person's knees are affected by both knees. Obesity, trauma to the knee, and previous surgeries are the factors that most increase the risk of osteoarthritis in the knee. Pain is usually the first symptom. In severe cases, deformity occurs in the knee and the knee cannot be opened as easily as before. The patient cannot squat, cannot go up and down stairs, and sometimes even walking may become impossible.
Hip arthritis occurs after the age of 40: It is seen equally in men and women. It usually occurs after the age of 40. Involvement of unilateral or both hip joints may occur. People with congenital hip joint disease or those who had a disease affecting this joint in childhood may develop osteoarthritis in later life. Hip osteoarthritis can often be seen due to secondary causes.
Exercising regularly and paying attention to excess weight play an important role in the treatment: The main purposes of joint calcification treatment are; relieving pain, correcting limitation of movement, daily life To help people carry out their activities smoothly and prevent the progression of the disease. There is no treatment that will completely cure this disorder.
It is not possible to renew the worn cartilage tissue. It is very beneficial to reduce body weight to the ideal weight, reduce the load on the joints and increase muscle strength through regular exercises. It is very important to distribute daily tasks and recommended exercises evenly throughout the day. For joint pain, first simple painkillers, some medications and intra-articular injections can be applied in the early stages.
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