Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Osteoarthritis treatment, Singapore
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, with around 20% of people above the age of 60 suffering from it.[1] It is a long term condition where inflammation causes the cartilage in the joints gradually degenerate and become destroyed. Essentially, it is a condition of “wear and tear”, and can cause stiffness as well as pain in various joints, mainly in the shoulders, knees, hands, hip and spine.[2] Unfortunately, the damage to the joints cannot be cured or reversed, however you can receive treatment to alleviate the pain and prevent the worsening of your condition.
Old age, obesity, injury to joints are all common causes of osteoarthritis. There may also be a genetic basis for osteoarthritis. Those who participate in high impact sports are also at high risk for having osteoarthritis. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness/loss of flexibility, tenderness, popping or cracking of joints, swelling and bone spurs (hard lumps around the joint)[2]
DIAGNOSIS
There are a few ways for your healthcare provider to decide whether you have osteoarthritis and to determine whether you need osteoarthritis treatment, Singapore.
Singapore orthopaedic clinics will be able to provide you with treatment for osteoarthritis treatment. Listed below are some of the established ways to treat early osteoarthritis.
Blood is first drawn from your arm and processed, then it is separated to remove red blood cells and white blood cells so that concentrated plasma (part of blood containing proteins) is obtained. This is then reinjected into the joint. The whole process should take around 20 to 30 minutes to be completed.[1] This treatment method can relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis, reducing the pain by 70%, for up to 3 years.[4]
Always remember to consult a medical professional about your condition, and avoid self-diagnosis based on what you have read. Especially when the symptoms of osteoarthritis begin affecting your quality of life, you should consider receiving treatment for it. If you are looking for a clinic that offers osteoarthritis treatment, Singapore The Orthopaedic & Pain Practice is here for you! Book an appointment today, with any of the details below:
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REFERENCES
[1]https://www.sbfsportshand.com.sg/osteoarthritis-arthritis-of-hand
[2]https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351925
[3]https://www.verywellhealth.com/diagnosis-of-osteoarthritis-2552128
[4]https://www.onehealthcare.co.uk/gp-blog/what-is-nstride-injection/
[5]https://www.testing.com/tests/synovial-fluid-analysis/
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