How does severe osteoarthritis check

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There are many characteristics of arthritis, especially in severe cases, there will be obvious swelling. My uncle has just been checked out of severe arthritis, which needs active treatment at this time. Here's how to check for severe osteoarthritis.

How does severe osteoarthritis check

First, the diagnosis of osteoarthritis is mainly based on clinical manifestations and radiological examination. Knee osteoarthritis can be diagnosed if the following conditions are met clinically: 1. 2. There are fricative sounds during activities. 3. Morning stiffness of knee joint ≤ 30 minutes. 4. Middle aged and old people (≥ 40 years old) or joint bone end hypertrophy with hyperosteogeny.

Second, most patients had normal ESR, no increase of C-reactive protein, negative rheumatoid factor and autoantibody. The results showed that the synovial fluid was yellow or grass yellow, the viscosity was normal, the coagulation test was normal, the number of white blood cells was less than 2 × 10 ^ 9, the L and sugar content was rarely lower than 50% of the blood glucose level. It can be differentiated from other diseases.

Third, imaging examination is very important for the diagnosis of this disease. The main X-ray manifestations were stenosis of joint space, subchondral bone sclerosis and cystic degeneration, osteophyte formation at the edge of joint, articular surface collapse, deformation and subluxation. MRI shows early cartilage, meniscus and other joint structure lesions, which is conducive to early examination, but the cost is relatively high, and has not been popularized.

matters needing attention

After the diagnosis of severe osteoarthritis, active treatment is very important. At the same time, patients should do more joint no-load exercise, reduce the pressure on the bone and joint, enhance the strength of the muscles around the joint, in order to increase the protection function of the joint.