Abstract

A REVIEW ON SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS: DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE

P. Sandhiya* and P. Yasotha

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Abstract

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease in which the tissues associated with joints break down, more commonly seen with older people. Osteoarthritis patients usually go through Joint pain, temporal joint stiffness and loss of muscular strength. As reported by World Health Organization indicates about 528 million people are affected by Osteoarthritis as on 2019, indicating an increase of 113% when compared to the stats published in 1990, about 73% of total affected population is comprised of people older than 55 years and 60% of the affected people are female. Osteoarthritis affects the parts such as bone joints, hips and hands. An effective way of treatment for this condition includes the affected person being bedridden almost 24 hours a day, so that the patient’s joint surface is in contact with the healing lubricant/oil. Ageing populations and increasing rates of obesity and injury, the prevalence of osteoarthritis has become an inevitable consequence and is expected to continue at an increased proportion globally. Despite the method being effective, we need to consider the strain with usual activities of the patient, skin burns and irritation. Henceforth, we propose a contemporary way of treatment, which includes using a hot oil/lubricant patch inside a jacket applying heat to affected joints, potentially easing stiffness and promoting relaxation. This way of contemporary approach enhances the blood circulation, providing temporary relief for sore muscles and joints of the affected person. The products that are available in the market to overcome osteoarthritis are knee cap, elbow cap and neck pad which support and add grip to the joints and provide a temporary relief. Depending on their intended purpose knee cap and elbow cap are usually composed of different materials such as spandex, nylon, neoprene and occasionally latex. This paper brief about the osteoarthritis cause, symptoms, therapy and remedies.

Keywords: Osteoarthritis, healthcare, jacket, hot oil treatment, joint pains, knee cap, elbow caps, remedies.