Osteoarthritis refers to a degenerative disease with joint pain as the main
symptom caused by soft joint fibrosis, chaps, ulcers and loss caused by a
variety of factors. The etiology is not clear, and its occurrence is related to
age, obesity, inflammation, trauma and genetic factors. The pathological
features are articular cartilage degeneration and destruction, subchondral
osteosclerosis or cystic change, joint border hyperosteogeny, synovial lesions,
joint capsule contracture, ligament relaxation or contracture, muscle atrophy
and so on.
Osteoarthritis is classified as primary and secondary. Primary
osteoarthritis mainly occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, without clear
systemic or local inducement, and genetic and physical factors have a certain
relationship. Secondary osteoarthritis can occur in young adults, secondary to
trauma, inflammation, joint instability, cumulative strain or congenital
disease.
Osteoarthritis is treated to relieve pain, delay disease progression,
correct deformities, improve or restore joint function, and improve quality of
life. The general treatment principle of osteoarthritis is to choose ladder and
individual treatment according to the patient's age, gender, weight, self risk
factors, lesion site and degree.