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OSTEOARTHROSIS – TREATMENT

These two conditions are unrelated although they may occur in the same person.

Aspiration of the joint to remove some of the fluid which lubricates it shows no diagnostic features of arthrosis. The joint may be thickened but there is usually no associated soft tissue swelling around it.

Treatment is effective in relieving the symptoms but cure of this condition is not possible. Simple analgesic drugs which relieve pain are all that are necessary.

The painful joint should be rested but exercised without weight bearing to prevent stiffness and to retain strength in the surrounding muscles.

Local heat whether from a hot water bottle, an infra red lamp or micro or short wave diathermy is effective.

Many people complain their arthritic joints flare up with weather changes.

Physiotherapy may be necessary to mobilise stiff joints and to prevent muscle wasting. Some simple physical means can bring considerable relief. It may be necessary to wear a supporting brace over the joint or to use a walking stick or even to raise a shoe so as to remove abnormal strain.

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