Dr. Erik T. Bendiks Atlanta | Orthopedic Surgeon | Spine Treatment Atlanta

Monday 14 August 2017

Spinal Osteoarthritis Treatment Depends on Symptoms!

Have you heard of the Osteoarthritis of the Spine? Given that a large number of people are suffering from this condition, it is important to understand what it is and what its symptoms are before initiating with the Spinal Osteoarthritis Treatment.

Spinal Osteoarthritis – What it is?

Osteoarthritis refers to degenerative joint disease that affects a large number of people in their forties and fifties. The disease is consequential to the deterioration of cartilage. It is a smooth, elastic tissue that acts as a shield for joints providing lubrication necessary for normal functioning of the joints.

This condition can affect different body parts such as knees, hands, spine and hips. As far as osteoarthritis of the spine is considered, it especially affects the facet joints, the ligaments in the spine and the cartilage between the bones that make up the spine.

With the natural process of ageing, the cartilage coating of the facet joints slowly starts wearing away. Invertebral discs are made of water. The disc starts dehydrating as you start growing older. This, in turn, can cause the spinal discs to narrow and place more pressure on facet joints.

Symptoms of OA of the Spine

There are different symptoms of this condition. The most commonly prevalent condition is the pain in back. In early stages of the spinal osteoarthritis, you might only experience pain in morning because of hours of inactivity. It is a progressive disease thus symptoms become worsen over the period of time. Tenderness and stiffness in joints, limited range of movement and numbness or weakness in the arms of legs or tingling in the legs are some other symptoms.

The treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Spine is initiated on the basis of the symptoms that a patient is experiencing. Make sure you share all that you feel with the orthopedic surgeon to get the right treatment.

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