Disc osteosarcoma- pathology, from which the elderly are mainly acquired earlier. Today, the disease also occurs in young patients. This is because more and more people are leading a sedentary lifestyle, spending a lot of time at the computer and not paying attention to physical activities. Osteosarcoma develops with an unnatural position of the spine and weak back muscles. Pathology is successfully treated, but it is important to consult a specialist as soon as possible!
What is osteonecrosis?
Osteochondrosis is a pathology of the spine, which is characterized by lesions of the discs, as well as the tissues of the vertebrae themselves. The disease is dangerous because of a number of complications, of which the most serious is hernia, vertebral condyle. It is very important to prevent the situation from getting worse and to start treating osteonecrosis of the back quickly.
Reason
The main reason for the development of osteonecrosis,According to many experts, the load is not correctly distributed on the spine. The result of the excess pressure is a change in the structure of the cartilage.
The development of osteonecrosis is also facilitated by factors such as:
- Genetic predisposition
- Spinal cord injury
- Metabolic disease
- Lack of physical activity
- Pregnancy
- Stress
- Overworked
- Overweight
- Bad Habits
Risk groups include office workers, drivers, cashiers and athletes.
Stages of development
There are 4 stages of disease development:
- Early stage. . . It is characterized by dehydration of the intervertebral disc nucleus. Then the disc height decreases. At this stage, the patient does not feel any significant discomfort. Sometimes discomfort can occur during active movement or in an unusual position.
- Second stage. . . It is characterized by protrusion of the discs, in which the spaces between the vertebrae are reduced. As a result, the nerve endings are compressed causing local pain with increasing intensity with sudden movement.
- The third stage. . . It is characterized by the wear and tear of cartilage between the vertebral tissues. The symptoms of this stage are pronounced. Patients complain of severe pain that can only be relieved with strong medication
- Stage four. . . It is characterized by complete or partial limited mobility.
It is better to start the treatment of osteochondrosis at the first symptoms! In this case, the chances of a full recovery are quite high.
Types of osteonecrosis
Depending on the place of origin of the pathological process, several types of osteonecrosis are distinguished:
- Cervical. . . Such osteonecrosis occurs when there are disorders in the cervical vertebrae. The most common symptoms of the disease are acute pain when turning the head, sneezing and coughing, low back pain
- Pectoral. . . Such osteonecrosis is less common than other forms. Acute episodes of pain are not pathognomonic. Osteochondrosis is characterized by symptoms of some other disease. For example, pain in the sternum causes the patient to suspect angina.
- Lumbar. . . Such osteonecrosis occurs more often than other forms. This is because the lumbar spine is under increased stress. The patient complains not only of severe pain but also of numbness (including in the legs).
In some cases, a coccyx is diagnosed. There is also the concept of mixed pathology, in which 2 parts of the spine are involved in the pathological process. With diffuse osteonecrosis, all segments of the spine are affected.
Symptoms of osteonecrosis in adults
The main symptoms of pathological changes in the spine in adult patients include:
- Pain can occur in the neck, shoulders, lower back and even in the ribs
- Stiff feeling in the back and lower back
- Numbness in limbs
- Muscle spasms or a feeling of weakness in them
- Chills and body aches
- Increased fatigue
- Dizziness and headache due to pinched nerve endings
In the advanced stage, patients complain of sensory disturbances in the back, legs and arms, pain in the heart area, disorders of the genitourinary system (eg, difficulty urinating).
Symptoms of the disease are often aggravated after hard work, intense sports, exposure to low body temperature.
Complications
Destructive processes affect the intervertebral discs, reducing their density and causing a loss of shock absorption. This causes damage to muscles, joints, and ligaments. With prolonged osteonecrosis, not only individual nerve endings are compressed, but also the spinal cord as a whole, leading to complications from the nervous system.
Decreased blood supply to the whole body leads to increased manifestations of chronic diseases.
Bone tumors can also cause conditions such as:
- Lumbago(acute pain in the lumbar region)
- Spondylolisthesis(destroy the vertebrae)
- Spinal stenosis, in which the work of the entire central nervous system is significantly impaired
Diagnose
Diagnosis of osteonecrosis is made by several instrumental methods. The primary diagnosis is made on the basis of examination and history collection.
The doctor interviews the patient and explains:
- Time of first symptoms
- Pain time
- Features of the signs of a medical condition
During test:
- The patient's body position is assessed while standing and sitting
- The amount of movement is determined
- The gait and changes in it are evaluated
- Skin condition is checked to identify areas of flaking and redness
- Areas probed where the patient is experiencing pain
- The general condition of the body is assessed
- Identified muscle spasms
The main instrumental methods for the diagnosis of osteonecrosis include:
- X-ray exam. . . It allows you to determine the narrowing of the distance between individual vertebrae
- Computerized tomography. . . During such a study, the vertebrae that suffered during the pathological process were identified.
- MRI(Magnetic resonance imaging). This study is the most accurate and allows you to evaluate all destructive processes in the spine.
Treatment
Treatment of osteonecrosis is always comprehensive.
Therapy includes:
- Taking medicine
- Massage
- Do special exercises
- Physical therapy
- Traction (including underwater)
- Manual therapy
Treatment of osteonecrosis of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine largely depends on the symptoms.
Massage, for example, is prescribed when the patient is not in severe pain. Training sessions allow you to reduce muscle tone, improve blood flow, and strengthen discs.
Physical therapyallows you to strengthen the muscles of the back, forming a reliable corset that ensures the correct distribution of the load on the spine. During the study, tissue nutrition is improved, blood circulation increases. Physical therapy helps even with reduced mobility. To achieve the desired results, exercise should be done steadily, slowly and rhythmically, while monitoring your breathing and heart rate. Before starting classes, be sure to consult your doctor. All exercises are supervised by an experienced instructor. Only in this case, the treatment of spondylolisthesis of the back or other spine will relieve the symptoms of the disease and eliminate its cause.
Physical therapyeffective in combating pain. Typically, patients are referred to ultrasound therapy, magnetic therapy, and exposure to low-frequency electrical currents. Physical therapy allows you to normalize metabolism, reduce inflammation, improve joint mobility and reduce swelling.
Restorative treatment
Rehabilitation treatment of cervical spondylosis is also carried out under the close supervision of a doctor. It is intended to restore health after illness. Therapy is given only when the pain is relieved and the patient is no longer experiencing severe discomfort.
The most common recovery techniques include:
- Swim often
- Manual therapy
- Massage
- Electrophoresis and magnetic therapy
- Treatment by exposing the affected area to a laser
- Adjust nutrition
- Working with a Psychologist
- Visit sauna
- Hydraulic massage
- Application of healing mud
Patients should have spa treatments at specialized facilities. Alternatively, therapy can be done on an outpatient basis. Osteoarthritis rehabilitation treatment of the lower back and other parts is performed in the same complex as the main treatment. In this case, its high performance is noted.
Preventive
If the prevention of osteonecrosis is carried out in time, you will not have to face the treatment of the pathology.
Experts have developed a series of preventive measures.
It includes:
- Limit lifting heavy objects
- Proper nutrition
- Maintain a daily routine and take regular breaks
- Swimming
- Take special food supplementsContains valuable elements for cartilage tissue (mucopolysaccharides)
- Simple exercise
If at work or at home, you have to sit a lot, you need to regularly rest, get up, walk, reduce stress on your back.
All recommendations to prevent osteonecrosis will be made by your doctor. By communicating with him, you can prevent the development of a dangerous pathological process.
Benefits of treatment at a professional clinic:
- It employs highly qualified doctors. They perform both a comprehensive diagnosis of osteonecrosis and treat the disease with modern techniques and the latest achievements.
- Treatment of osteonecrosis is carried out by single injection method. It allows you to permanently and quickly eliminate pain and reduce inflammation in the tissues.
- The clinic uses skillful doctors to unclog blockages and perform other specialized treatments, eliminating the symptoms of the disease even in its advanced stages.
- Specialists have successfully performed rehabilitation techniques that strengthen the results of treatment and prevent the development of the pathological process. Thanks to this, the patient, even in the advanced stages of the disease, remains physically active.
- Doctors prevent many complications of osteonecrosis, including scoliosis, hernia, and quadriplegia.
- The examination, treatment and prevention are always done in the most comfortable environment for the patient. Everyone turns to people with expertise for help.
- The therapeutic participation is not only of chiropractors but also of other specialists.