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Osteoarthritis is a disease that accounts for 11,411 cases of bone and joint diseases in Vietnam. According to statistics of the World Health Organization 

Overview

Osteoarthritis is a disease caused by aging and the constant impact of force on the joints. It causes pain and changes in the structure of the joints, affecting the quality of life.

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Osteoarthritis, if diagnosed and treated early, can slow the progression of the disease and reduce painful symptoms, although joint damage cannot be reversed.

Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting certain treatments can slow the progression of the disease and help improve pain and joint function.

Symptoms and causes

Symptom

Symptoms of osteoarthritis usually develop slowly and worsen over time, and include:

  • Pain in the joints during or after movement, or when pressed.
  • Stiffness may be most noticeable upon waking or after inactivity.
  • Loss of flexibility is when a joint cannot move.
  • Discomfort when moving the joint and a popping or cracking sound may be heard.
  • The extra bone fragments form a hard mass, which can form around the affected joint.
  • Swelling due to inflammation of the soft tissues around the joint
  • cơ xương khớp bị viêmSpinal spurs: Narrowing of the disc and formation of bone spurs in the spinal joints

Hip osteoarthritis

The hip joint is shown on the side. The left side of the image is normal, but the hip joint shown on the right side of the image shows cartilage degeneration and bone spur formation due to osteoarthritis.

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Reason

Cartilage is a tough, slippery tissue that allows joints to move with little to no friction. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually wears away. Eventually, if the cartilage is completely worn away, bone rubs against bone.

Osteoarthritis is often called a wear-and-tear disease. But in addition to breaking down cartilage, it affects the entire joint. It causes changes in the bones, and deterioration of the connective tissues that hold the joints together, and attach muscles to bones. It also causes inflammation of the lining of the joints.

Risk factors

Factors that may increase your risk of developing osteoarthritis include:

  • Older: The risk of osteoarthritis increases with age.
  • Obesity: Carrying extra body weight contributes to osteoarthritis in several ways.
  • Weight gain: puts extra stress on joints, such as your hips and knees. Additionally, fat tissue produces proteins that can cause harmful inflammation in and around your joints.
  • Joint injuries: injuries that occur during sports or due to accidents increase the risk of osteoarthritis. Even injuries that have healed many years ago still increase the risk of osteoarthritis.
  • Repetitive stress on joints: The job or sport you play puts repetitive stress on your joints, which also increases your risk of inflammation.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that gets worse over time, often resulting in chronic pain. Joint pain and stiffness can become so severe that it makes daily activities difficult.

Prevent

Although most people will lose bone over the course of their lives, there are steps you can take to keep your bones healthy.
  • Good nutrition, calcium, vitamin D and Regular exercise such as: Yoga and tai chi are essential to keeping your bones healthy throughout your life.
  • You can absolutely search for services. home care Help create nutritional menus and monitor the condition of the elderly.

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