Degenerative arthritis is one of the common joint diseases among middle-aged and elderly people. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the prevalence rate of knee joint degeneration in Taiwan is about 15%. This translates to about 3.5 million people suffering from knee joint pain. But does degenerative arthritis have to be treated through surgery? In fact, with the advancement of medical technology, the methods for treating degenerative arthritis are becoming more and more diverse. For patients in the early and middle stages, exercise, physical therapy and injection therapy can be used to improve symptoms.
Degenerative arthritis is one of the common joint diseases in middle-aged and elderly people. (Photo provided by Heho Health)
Dokter ortopedi menunjukkan bahwa dari gejala degenerasi sendi lutut hingga akhirnya membutuhkan operasi penggantian sendi, banyak pasien memilih menggunakan obat antiinflamasi atau suntikan asam hialuronat untuk meredakan nyeri. Jenis perawatan ini terutama bertujuan untuk mengurangi peradangan sendi, tetapi terbatas dalam memperbaiki tulang rawan. Oleh karena itu, ketika perawatan ini tidak efektif, beberapa pasien mungkin perlu mempertimbangkan operasi penggantian sendi buatan. Namun, jika pasien sudah lanjut usia atau karena alasan pribadi tidak cocok untuk operasi, opsi perawatan non-invasif lainnya seperti terapi sel imun autologus dapat dipertimbangkan.
Autologous immune cell therapy is a new technology that extracts the patient's own blood, undergoes cell purification technology, and then injects high-concentration cell extract into the lesion. It not only achieves anti-inflammatory effects, but also promotes the regeneration of cartilage tissue. Repair and produce collagen, thereby improving knee joint pain and delaying degeneration.
In addition to receiving treatment, patients should also develop good exercise habits, such as swimming, yoga, walking, etc., to help maintain joint flexibility. In addition, you should consume more foods rich in calcium, Omega-3, vitamin C and vitamin D in your diet to maintain bone health and reduce the chance of inflammation. The most important thing is to avoid prolonged activities that place stress on the knees and maintain healthy living habits to effectively slow down the rate of joint degeneration.
For patients with early and mid-stage degenerative arthritis, exercise can help improve symptoms. (Photo provided by Heho Health)
