Dr. Vida Akimenko from the channel of reasonable medicine discusses common misconceptions about arthrosis treatment. She emphasizes that arthrosis can often be treated without surgery, except in cases of severe joint destruction or incorrect treatment approaches. Key mistakes in arthrosis treatment include lack of proper diagnosis, inappropriate exercises, and neglecting therapeutic exercises. Dr. Akimenko advises proper examination, including blood tests and MRI, and highlights the importance of chondroprotectors like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for treatment. She also stresses the need for emotional well-being during treatment and suggests trying non-operative methods before considering surgery.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Doctor Vida Akimenko believes that arthrosis can be treated and cured.
2. Most doctors say that arthrosis cannot be cured and recommend surgery.
3. The disease can progress and cause pain if not treated properly.
4. There are two situations where treatment is difficult: when the joint destruction is too far gone, and when the treatment is carried out with mistakes.
5. A high level of uric acid in the blood can cause gouty arthritis, which can be mistaken for arthrosis.
6. Blood tests, including a clinical blood test, uric acid test, and C-reactive protein test, can help diagnose arthrosis.
7. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be more effective than X-rays in diagnosing joint problems.
8. Medications for blood pressure and high cholesterol can cause joint pain and destruction.
9. Therapeutic exercises are necessary for effective treatment of arthrosis.
10. Sharp and energetic exercises can cause joint destruction and should be avoided.
11. Excessive load on the joint can cause faster destruction.
12. Athletes should postpone intense sports activities for a few months during treatment.
13. Long walks can also overload the joint and should be avoided.
14. Chondroprotectors, such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, can help treat arthrosis.
15. Chondroprotectors are more effective when combined with therapeutic exercises.
16. Stress can accelerate joint destruction and make treatment more difficult.
17. Treatment of arthrosis should be a combination of medication, exercise, and stress management.
18. Surgery should be considered only after trying non-operative methods for 3-4 months.
Note: Some of the facts are repeated throughout the text, but I have tried to condense them into concise points.