With arthrosis of the foot, degenerative-dystrophic processes occur in the joints of the foot, as well as inflammation in the surrounding soft tissues. The cartilaginous tissue of the joints loses elasticity, starts to break down, resulting in bone tissue does not withstand the loads, begins to expand, the tendons and ligaments are also damaged, muscle tissue is atrophied. All this leads to deformities of the toes, the appearance of "protruding bones", making ugly female legs.
Causes of deforming arthrosis of the foot
The prevalence of the disease is related to a large extent with:
- modern active rhythm of life;
- wearing narrow shoes with heels;
- increased sports loads.
Also, the development of deforming foot arthrosis can be associated with:
- traumatic factors;
- hypothermia;
- endocrine and infectious diseases;
- malfunctions of metabolic processes, etc.
Symptoms of foot arthrosis
With deforming arthrosis, stops of the 1st degree, i.e. at the initial stage, signs of the disease are poorly expressed. Periodic pain in the feet, tingling sensation and burning sensation can be noted. Also, a small puffiness, crunching of the joints is possible. Deforming arthrosis of the foot of the 2nd degree is expressed by stiffness of movements in the foot, increased painful sensations, increased fatigue of the legs. In the region of the head of the first metatarsal, a thickening appears.
Further, with deforming arthrosis of the foot of the 3rd degree, there is a sharp limitation of movements, significant deformations of the bone tissue.
How to treat deforming arthrosis of the foot?
Conservative treatment of deforming foot arthrosis includes, mainly:
- drug therapy;
- physiotherapeutic procedures;
- changing lifestyle to exclude factors that aggravate pathological processes.
Special gymnastic exercises and massage can also be prescribed, aimed at activating blood supply and improving the condition of muscle tissue. Rational nutrition is recommended, and with excess weight - a more strict diet. It shows wearing comfortable orthopedic shoes.
From medicines are appointed:
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- hormonal preparations;
- chondroprotectors .
Effective physiotherapeutic procedures for this pathology are:
- electrophoresis;
- phonophoresis ;
- laser therapy;
- inductothermy;
- mud applications;
- hydrogen sulphide and radon baths, etc.
In the absence of a positive effect, the only way out is surgical intervention.
The basic treatment of deforming foot arthrosis can be supplemented with folk remedies, the most effective of which are:
- pine cones for feet;
- packs of burdock leaves with honey;
- honey massage, etc.