Ankle arthritis - symptoms and treatment

General information about the disease

Arthritis of the ankle joint is an inflammatory process that has different origins, symptoms and course. The disease can be independent (primary) or develop against the background of some existing process (secondary). Arthritis is divided into acute and chronic. ICD-10 code M00 – M99.

The ankle joint is a movable joint formed by three bone structures: the heads of the tibia and fibula of the leg and the talus of the foot. To the right and left of the talus are bony elevations - the ankles. The peculiarity of the joint is its resistance to external influences, in this it is much superior to the knee joint. It has a good blood supply and innervation and is protected by ligaments that firmly hold it in the desired position.

Arthritis of the ankle develops at any age. In children it is predominantly juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), in women it is rheumatoid lesions, in men it is reactive arthritis.

Causes

The causes of ankle arthritis vary. Very often, joint inflammation develops after an injury. Closed injury is accompanied by aseptic inflammation, which can go away on its own.

The cause of the development of purulent arthritis of the ankle and foot is the consequences of coccal infection entering the joint cavity after open injuries, surgical interventions or intra-articular injections. Sometimes the cause of the pathological process is a sexual or intestinal infection suffered some time ago. This kind of arthritis is called reactive, and it has a hereditary predisposition. Another disease that has a genetic basis is rheumatoid arthritis, the development mechanism of which is associated with autoimmune processes (allergy to the patient’s own tissues). Infectious arthritis develops against the background of specific infections: brucellosis, syphilis, gonorrhea, tuberculosis. The ankle is affected relatively rarely, usually with gonorrhea.

Arthritis can also be caused by psoriasis, gout, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), connective tissue, etc.

Hereditary pathology is characterized by the presence of trigger factors that give impetus to the onset of the disease. These are previous infections, hypothermia, stress, the presence of foci of infection and concomitant diseases, excess body weight, a sedentary lifestyle, heavy physical activity, and unfavorable living conditions. There are also occupational hazards. The risk of developing ankle arthritis increases in people in such professions as dancers, loaders, weightlifters, military personnel of certain branches of the military, etc.

Types of inflammation of the joints on the foot

Often the cause of pain in the ankle joint and the foot itself are inflammatory diseases.

The diagnosis of bursitis is made after an X-ray examination. The disease is an inflammation of the joint capsules, which are scientifically called bursae. It should be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, chondroprotectors, and in difficult cases, even surgically.

Plantar fasciitis is a disease in which the foot becomes swollen and painful. Fascia, a strip of connective tissue, runs from the heel to the toes. It helps with shock absorption while driving. If you put too much stress on your foot, the fascia becomes inflamed. The instep and the side of the leg hurt. The pain syndrome manifests itself most prominently in the morning. There are cases when the fascia loses its elasticity and ossifies, forming a heel spur. She bites into the soft tissue and makes walking, in the literal sense of the word, “through torment.” Those who have experienced this condition describe it as stepping on nails.

Symptoms of Ankle Arthritis

Despite the significant differences in the course of different clinical forms of the disease, they also have many common symptoms that can be used to suspect arthritis of the foot or ankle. It's worth paying attention to them.

First signs

In the acute course of arthritis of the ankle joint, severe pain occurs in the ankle and foot, tissue swelling, redness of the skin and increased temperature over the site of inflammation. Sometimes the patient’s general condition suffers: fever, chills, and malaise appear. With such complaints, patients immediately consult a doctor. With adequate treatment, the inflammatory process can almost always be cured. If left untreated, the inflammation subsides, becomes chronic and gradually leads to dysfunction of the limb.

The situation is much more complicated with chronic arthritis of the foot and ankle. They begin gradually, imperceptibly. The patient does not always pay attention to such “little things” as moderate pain in the ankle and foot, stiffness of movement in the morning and does not immediately seek medical help. This usually happens much later, when more characteristic signs of the disease appear.

Obvious symptoms

Over time, the symptoms of ankle arthritis become steadily worse. The pain intensifies, often bothering you at night and in the morning. Morning stiffness lasts for at least half an hour and this period increases. Swelling in the area of sore joints, ankles and the entire foot can be so significant that the foot does not fit into the usual type of shoes. A crunch appears in the joints.

Arthritis of the ankle joint can have a progressive, constant or wavy course with exacerbations and remissions. Obvious symptoms of the disease force the patient to see a doctor. But this does not happen at the initial stage.

But don’t lose heart: this disease can be treated at any stage.

1.Pain in legs

Almost all people at some point in time experience problems with their legs - pain in the legs, pain in the feet, toes, ankles and other unpleasant sensations.

Why is this happening? In fact, there can be many reasons. Most of the time, our body movements do not cause any problems. But due to daily or too intense stress, a variety of leg diseases can develop. In addition, injuries and the natural aging process can cause discomfort and pain in the legs.

Your toes, feet, and ankles may experience burning, pain, fatigue, numbness, tingling, warmth, or coldness

.
muscle spasms
occur in the legs, especially at night when you sleep, and swelling of the legs.
The feet and ankles may become discolored, pale, or blue
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There may be an unpleasant odor from your feet
.

Some of these symptoms are normal for older people or pregnant women. In this case, treatment at home is usually sufficient. In other situations, you need to find the cause of the problem and treat it.

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Why is arthritis of the ankle and foot dangerous?

The disease is dangerous because it often goes unnoticed and leads to a complete loss of joint function, that is, the person becomes disabled. Acute purulent complications of ankle arthritis are also dangerous.

Arthritis of the foot and ankle begins gradually, unnoticeably

Stages

There are several stages of disease development. The inflammatory process develops gradually, turning into a degenerative-dystrophic one:

Early – inflammation
. The synovial membrane swells, and inflammatory exudate appears in the joint cavity. Pain is moderate, swelling and redness are absent or only slightly expressed.
Explicit – inflammatory-proliferative process
. The synovial membrane increases in volume, erosions appear on the cartilage, and soft granulations of connective tissue grow in the articular cavity (the process of proliferation - growth). The inflammatory process intensifies. Externally, this is manifested by increased swelling, redness and pain.
Progressive - mild ankylosis
. The cartilage is destroyed, soft granulations turn into dense connective tissue that grows in the joint cavity. Bone growths appear. The joint gradually loses its mobility. Pain, swelling and redness continue to bother you constantly or during exacerbations.
Advanced - complete immobility (bone ankylosis).
There is no cartilage tissue, bone growths connect the articular surfaces of the ankle, which eliminates movement in the ankle and foot (ankylosis of the ankle). The pain is constant, arthritis of the foot develops with limitation of its function.

Possible complications

If ankle arthritis is left untreated or treated independently with home remedies, the following complications may develop:

purulent processes - abscesses, phlegmon, sepsis;
subluxations and dislocations of the ankle;
development of foot arthritis;
immobility of the ankle and inability to move without assistive devices.

Diagnosis and treatment

Due to the significant variety of diseases that lead to painful feet, correct diagnosis is not only important, but can protect a person from disability. recommended

First, the patient sees a specialist, then undergoes an X-ray or tomography. At the same time, they determine the condition of the joints, muscles, ligaments, and what disease led to the appearance of alarming symptoms. Even an excellent specialist, without diagnostics and tests, will not tell you exactly why your feet hurt, what exactly needs to be done and how to treat them.

When the diagnosis is clear, a treatment regimen is prescribed. For example, traumatic factors are eliminated, infections are cured, joints and blood vessels are put in order. It is clear that every disease is treated symptomatically. Unconventional means are usually powerless. They help well with fatigue, but are ineffective for more serious causes of pain.

Clinical types of ankle arthritis

The disease progresses differently depending on the cause that caused it. Based on this feature, several clinical types of arthritis are distinguished. In the ankle area most often develop: post-traumatic (including purulent), rheumatoid, reactive, juvenile idiopathic, psoriatic and gouty arthritis.

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Post-traumatic

Aseptic arthritis after injury can occur unnoticed and go away on its own. But sometimes it is complicated by the addition of a purulent infection. This is evidenced by a sharp rise in body temperature, chills, malaise combined with swelling, redness and severe pain in the ankle area. Complications: spread of the purulent process to surrounding tissues and through the bloodstream to the entire body.

Sometimes post-traumatic arthritis of the ankle joint initially occurs chronically in the presence of a minor but constant traumatic factor. This often occurs in people of such professions as dancers, loaders and athletes. Complications: gradual loss of function, dislocations.

Rheumatoid (RA)

The inflammation is autoimmune in nature. The triggering factor is usually some kind of infection. Arthritis of the joints of the foot and ankle develops some time after an illness, hypothermia or severe stress in genetically predisposed people. A common disease, most often affecting middle-aged women.

Characterized by a gradual onset with symmetrical damage to both ankles. The very first manifestations are morning stiffness of movement in the ankle and foot, and slight pain. The disease develops slowly, but progresses steadily. The pain intensifies, swelling appears in the area of the affected joint. Redness of the skin is much less common in acute cases of the disease.

The muscles in the ankle area atrophy, the ligaments weaken, flat feet develop, the small joints of the toes are affected, and they become deformed with the foot deviating outward. At the last stage, subluxations of the ankle and foot joints appear. The disease is long-term and chronic, leading to limb deformation, loss of function and disability.

Rheumatoid arthritis of the foot and ankle joints is characterized by swelling in the area of the affected joint.

Reactive (ReA)

This clinical form of the disease develops within a month after a sexual or intestinal infection. Men who have a hereditary predisposition to the disease are more often affected.

ReA begins acutely, with fever, chills, painful swelling and redness of the ankle. Characteristic symptoms of arthritis of the foot and periarticular tissues – enthesitis – are added. Subcalcaneal bursitis develops with severe pain in the heel and feet, the first toe becomes inflamed and swollen. It is impossible to step on the foot because of the pain. The disease can last from 3 months to a year or more. A long-term chronic course with dysfunction of the lower extremities is characteristic of the urogenital type of ReA.

One of the subtypes of the disease is Reiter's disease, in which the inflammatory process develops simultaneously in the urethra, ankles and conjunctiva of the eyes. The disease is often chronic.

Read more about reactive arthritis in this article.

Juvenile idiopathic (JIA)

JIA develops in children and adolescents under 16 years of age. This includes all arthritis of unspecified origin, as well as rheumatoid, reactive, psoriatic and other chronic arthritis.

The ankle and foot are often affected, and the disease progresses both acutely and chronically. In this case, the limb quickly begins to lag behind in growth, muscle deformation and ligament weakness appear, which often leads to dislocations and subluxations of the foot.

Loss of limb function occurs quickly, the child becomes disabled if adequate treatment is not prescribed in a timely manner. Therefore, it is so important to consult a doctor in a timely manner.

Psoriatic (PsA)

It usually develops several years after the first skin symptoms appear. But sometimes the first manifestation of the disease is inflammation of the joints.

The ankles are often affected in PsA. The inflammation begins in one ankle, then rises up, as if climbing a ladder, and affects the knee. The small distal joints of the fingers and nails are often simultaneously affected. The onset of PsA is acute, with high fever, swelling and redness of the tissue over the affected areas. The course is undulating: relapses are replaced by remissions. Over time, this leads to impaired ankle function.

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Gouty

Gout is a disease associated with impaired uric acid metabolism. During an attack of gout, salt crystals are deposited in the tissues, causing an acute inflammatory process.

Gout often affects the ankles. The attack develops acutely, suddenly with severe joint pain, swelling and redness of the tissues. The duration of the attack ranges from several hours to several days and weeks. Then the inflammation ends without any consequences. But with frequent recurrence of attacks in the ankle, its function is gradually impaired with the simultaneous development of arthritis of the foot and disruption of its function due to flat feet.

Deforming arthrosis-arthritis

It develops more often in old age against the background of injuries and thinning of the articular surfaces of bones (osteoporosis). It can also be the outcome of any type of arthritis of the foot and ankle if it lasts for a long time.

It develops gradually, leading to the proliferation of bone tissue, destruction and deformation of the ankles, flat feet and ankylosis.

Arthrosis and arthritis: what is the difference

Both diseases affect human joints. The quality of life of people who suffer from one of these illnesses is significantly reduced. Although the names of the diseases are similar, their symptoms and manifestations are very different.

Osteoarthritis affects the cartilage of the joint and nearby bones. It is more common in older people. It can be caused not only by age, but also by heavy physical labor or sports activities.

It is difficult to call arthrosis inflammation. But some doctors believe that it is precisely because of the inflammatory process that this disease begins to progress. The cartilage and bone tissues that are located near the joint undergo changes over time. This happens due to the stress that they experience every day. The disease develops slowly.

Arthritis is inflammation that occurs in a joint. It can almost completely destroy cartilage. Unlike arthrosis, this disease is more common among the young population.

The development of the disease and inflammatory process occurs due to autoimmune factors. That is, immunity independently affects the human body. This process can start due to genetic disorders or infectious diseases.

Inflammation is the culprit behind the onset of arthritis. Bacteria that infect the body's cells have antigens similar to its protein. Therefore, he begins to attack his own tissues. Most often, not only joints are affected, but also internal organs. It could be the heart or kidneys. Few people know that in this case, doctors recommend removing tonsils if a person often suffers from sore throats. Otherwise, there is a high risk of complications in the cardiovascular system and other organs.

If we compare arthritis with arthrosis of the foot, the second disease is more acute. Its symptoms are pronounced, so they are difficult to confuse with something else. Arthritis manifests itself in the form of swelling, severe pain, as well as other, not the most pleasant symptoms.

How the disease will develop in the future depends on the type of arthritis. Almost always, after an acute form, the disease “slows down” and then becomes chronic. Some changes in the joints remain forever, so new outbreaks of osteoarthritis are possible. Sometimes relapses occur and the disease again enters an acute form, joint pain and swelling appear, and the temperature rises.

Osteoarthritis, an inflammatory condition, can be controlled with anti-inflammatory medications. But osteoarthritis is much more difficult to treat, since it mostly remains in a chronic form, changing and destroying joints over a long period of time.

What to do if the disease worsens

Arthritis of the foot and ankle occurs with painful relapses. In some clinical forms of the disease, exacerbations can be very painful. How to help yourself, reduce pain before the doctor arrives? This can be done like this:

calm down by taking valerian or motherwort;
take a tablet of any pain reliever - Analgin, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Nise, Paracetamol, etc.; the analgesic effect occurs very quickly after using a rectal suppository with Diclofenac;
apply pain-relieving ointment (gel, cream), for example, Fastum-gel, to the ankle and foot area;
call a doctor at home;
lie on your back on a flat surface and elevate your sore leg, placing a pillow under your shin and heel;
calmly wait for the doctor to arrive.

Gangrene

The development of gangrene marks stage 4 of HUNC. Between the third stage and the appearance of gangrene, a phase of critical limb ischemia has recently been distinguished, which is characterized by intense pain at rest with the formation of superficial distal necrosis and trophic ulcers.

Gangrene manifests itself by the appearance of bluish lesions on the toes or heels, which subsequently become black. The lesions tend to spread, merge, and involve the proximal parts of the foot and lower leg.

Traditionally, dry and wet gangrene are distinguished. Their main difference is the delimitation (demarcation) of the area of necrosis from other tissues. With dry gangrene, there is an area of black skin, clearly demarcated from the surrounding unchanged tissue, with no tendency to spread. The general condition of the patients does not suffer (except for persistent pain), there are no signs of intoxication, and there is no hyperthermia. This type of gangrene with a small affected area (for example, dry gangrene of the distal phalanx of the toe) can be managed conservatively for a long time, without giving indications for surgery; in some cases, self-rejection of the necrotic area is possible. Haste with surgery in such a situation, due to surgical trauma, can cause progression of the necrotic process.

With wet gangrene, there is no demarcation, there are areas of both black and bluish color on the foot, the skin proximal to the focus of necrosis is hyperemic, and from under the necrosis there is a purulent discharge with an unpleasant odor. There are signs of intoxication (thirst, tachycardia, etc.), hyperthermia to subfebrile and febrile levels. The wet process is characterized by rapid progression, with necrosis spreading in the proximal direction.

In stage 4, some authors distinguish between stage 4A - when there is a prospect of preserving the supporting function of the limb (for example, if it is possible to perform amputation according to Sharp or Chopart while maintaining the supporting function of the heel) and 4B - when the patient is shown a high amputation at the level of the thigh or lower leg.

The presence of concomitant atrial fibrillation in a patient can cause a rapid transition from one stage of arterial insufficiency to another. With atrial fibrillation, in many patients, thrombotic masses accumulate in the left ventricle of the heart, the separation of which and migration in a large circle to the lower extremities can aggravate the existing arterial stenosis with transition to a more severe stage of ischemia, up to the development of gangrene.

Some tests can help in diagnosing limb ischemia, for example, the finger pressing symptom, Oppel's plantar ischemia symptom, Goldflam's test, Panchenko's knee phenomenon, etc.

Diagnostics

To establish the correct diagnosis, taking into account the origin of the disease, the doctor first asks the patient about the onset and duration of the disease, its symptoms, and diseases of close relatives. Then a thorough examination of the patient is carried out to identify painful areas, the state of the ankle and foot function. The diagnosis is confirmed by laboratory and instrumental studies:

Laboratory tests
- blood, urine, joint fluid taken by joint puncture (puncture) or during arthroscopy. The following are revealed: the severity of inflammation, the presence of infection, metabolic and hormonal disorders, autoimmune processes.
Instrumental studies
:
X-ray of the ankle and foot
– bone changes: narrowing of the joint space, bone growths, deformities;
MRI and CT
are the most informative studies; they reveal any changes;
arthroscopy
- examination of the internal articular surface using optical equipment (arthroscope).

Treatment of ankle arthritis

How to treat arthritis of the ankle joint in a particular patient is decided by the doctor. The main goal of treating ankle arthritis is to eliminate pain and suppress the progression of the disease. During remission, rehabilitation is carried out to restore the function of the ankle and foot.

Individually selected comprehensive treatment for arthritis of the foot and ankle includes drug therapy, various types of non-drug treatment and folk remedies.

Drug therapy

Drugs for the treatment of ankle arthritis

The selection of medications depends on the clinical form of arthritis of the joints of the foot and ankle, the characteristics of its course, and the presence of concomitant diseases in the patient.

To eliminate pain, inflammation and swelling, medications from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs (Diclofenac, Nimesulide, Ibuprofen, etc.) are prescribed. Depending on the severity of symptoms, the medicine is prescribed in the form of injections (injections), tablets for oral administration, rectal suppositories (suppositories are not inferior in effectiveness to the injection method), external agents (gels, creams, ointments - Voltaren emulgel, Pentalgin gel).

For severe swelling and pain that is not relieved by NSAIDs, glucocorticosteroid hormones (GCS) are prescribed. They are administered in short intensive courses, which leads to the rapid elimination of swelling. Often, GCS solutions are injected directly into the joint cavity.

The pain syndrome is significantly increased due to muscle spasm. To eliminate it, muscle relaxants (Mydocalm) are prescribed. To improve metabolism in cartilage tissue, chondroprotectors (Chondroxid, Teraflex, Dona) are used. And to activate general metabolism - vitamins and minerals.

Arthritis of the joints of the foot and ankle, which is based on an autoimmune process, is treated with medications that suppress the activity of the immune system. These are drugs of basic therapy (Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Leflunomide), as well as drugs from the group of biological agents, which include antibodies and cytokines (rituximab - MabThera, Redditux).

If the cause of arthritis in the joints of the foot and ankle is an infection, antibiotics are prescribed.

Non-drug methods

Treatment of ankle arthritis with non-drug methods includes:

Immobilization of the ankle and foot in severe inflammatory processes. Currently, for this purpose, the wearing of orthoses is most often prescribed - orthopedic devices that fix the ankle and foot in a certain position. The orthosis effectively reduces the load on the ankle and eliminates additional injury when walking. All this helps restore limb function.
Physiotherapeutic procedures are included in the complex treatment of arthritis at any stage. Electrophoresis with analgesics and corticosteroids effectively eliminates swelling and pain, laser and magnetic therapy help restore joint function.
Therapeutic exercise (physical therapy) - prescribed for the treatment of arthritis of the foot and ankle immediately after the elimination of severe pain and swelling, prevents the development of ankylosis. A set of exercises is prescribed by a doctor and mastered under the supervision of a physical therapy instructor. The result of systematic exercise is the restoration of ankle function.
Massage is carried out at the stage of remission, improves blood circulation, promotes the restoration of joint tissues.
Reflexology (acupuncture, moxotherapy, acupressure) - perfectly relieves inflammation, pain, and restores the function of the ankle and foot.

Orthosis for immobilization of the ankle joint and exercise therapy exercises for the treatment of ankle arthritis

Traditional methods

Treatment of arthritis of the foot and ankle with traditional methods can be part of a complex treatment as prescribed by a doctor:

trituration; beat the white of one egg, add a teaspoon of dry mustard (without a slide) and camphor oil, 2 teaspoons of vodka; mix, store in the refrigerator, rub into the ankle and foot area overnight;
pain-relieving compresses; Dry the elm bark, grind it into powder, add a little water to obtain a mushy mass, put it on a napkin, apply it to the ankle, cover it with plastic on top, insulate it and leave it overnight;
anesthetic ointment; mix equal volumes of dried and powdered black currant leaves, sweet clover herb, and dandelion root; Mix 10 g of the mixture with 40 g of Vaseline and use it as an anesthetic ointment.

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Causes of arthrosis of the foot

The risk group of people who are susceptible to arthrosis includes those who have reached their fiftieth birthday. After all, for a disease to gain strength, it needs time. The cause may be problems or defects of the musculoskeletal system, including flat feet. The load on the bones and joints begins to be distributed unevenly. Therefore, the cartilage tissue wears and wears away, damaging bones and joints. In overweight people, this happens much faster, as it increases the load on the limbs.

Not the last factor is shoes. If it doesn't fit, is too loose or, conversely, tight, it will only worsen the symptoms. If we are talking about women, then arthrosis of the feet can be caused by beautiful, but uncomfortable high-heeled shoes. In them, the foot does not perform its shock-absorbing function, and the entire load is transferred to the toes. This can cause arthrosis of the toe.

Often this disease can be a consequence of one or another disease. It can be:

Injuries. Fractures, ligament ruptures and joint dislocations can cause post-traumatic arthrosis. Most often it occurs in professional athletes;
Dysplasia and abnormal tissue development that arose during the formation of the skeleton before birth;
Rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases that affect connective tissue;
Inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, which were not treated or were treated incorrectly.

All of the above reasons lead to poor blood circulation in the legs, and also spasm of some muscle groups. An insufficient amount of nutrients enters the cartilage tissue. Therefore, they lose their elasticity and collapse. The joint gap becomes narrow, and the development of arthrosis of the foot begins.

Approach to treating the disease at the Paramita clinic

Treatment of arthritis of the foot and ankle in our clinic is carried out after a preliminary examination using modern laboratory and instrumental techniques. After the diagnosis is established, an individually selected comprehensive treatment is prescribed, which includes:

the latest Western methods of treating this pathology;
Eastern techniques that restore balance in the functioning of all organs and systems of the body, which helps eliminate the pathological focus.

This approach allows you to quickly eliminate inflammation and pain, suppress the progression of the disease and restore limb function. At the Paramita clinic they will help you even with advanced disease!

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General clinical recommendations

Arthritis of the foot and ankle is a progressive disease. To prevent its relapse, the patient should follow the following recommendations:

lead a healthy lifestyle, move more;
regularly perform physical therapy exercises, go swimming;
avoid heavy physical activity, hypothermia and stress;
promptly treat all acute and chronic diseases;
give up bad habits - smoking and alcohol abuse;
conduct courses of preventive treatment as prescribed by a doctor.

Prevention

To avoid the development of the disease, genetically predisposed persons, as well as persons whose work involves increased stress on the ankles, should avoid provoking factors that can become a trigger for the development of the disease. These are hypothermia, viral infections, prolonged stress and high physical activity.

Follow a diet: give up fried, fatty, spicy foods, sweets and baked goods, eat regularly. The diet should include: low-fat animal products, vegetables and fruits.

If symptoms of foot arthritis appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Treatment of arthrosis of the feet

The “insidiousness” of arthrosis of the foot joints is that at the first stage few people notice it. This means that only a few turn to a specialist. And when the disease takes a more serious form, it becomes quite difficult to fight it. That is why it is important to pay attention to the slightest manifestations of this disease.

It is important to remember that arthrosis of the foot does not go away on its own. Don't expect a miracle. Over time, the problem can only get worse. If you begin to feel discomfort or experience regular pain, then this is a reason to consult a doctor.

Frequently asked questions about the disease

I dance professionally, but recently my ankle joint has started to hurt on one side. Which doctor should I see?

You can start with a traumatologist. If necessary, he will refer you to another specialist.

Do you join the army if you have ankle arthritis?

If there is persistent impairment of articular function, do not take it.

Patients are often interested in how to treat arthritis of the joints of the foot and ankle. This is the wrong approach. You need to look not for a cure for this disease, but for a clinic that will help you cope with it. The Moscow Paramita clinic has everything necessary to help any patient with ankle arthritis. Contact us, you won’t regret it!

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Arthritis, Joints, Pain, Treatment without surgery Date of publication: 12/14/2020 Date of update: 04/03/2021

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