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Arthritis Seminar Solutions for Knee, Shoulder and Hip. Mark G. Kowall, M.D., M.B.A. Orthopedic Specialty Associates Templeton , California March 5, 2013. Osteoarthritis. “A Big Problem” More than 40 Million Americans have arthritis (joint inflammation)
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Arthritis SeminarSolutions for Knee, Shoulder and Hip Mark G. Kowall, M.D., M.B.A. Orthopedic Specialty Associates Templeton, California March 5, 2013
Osteoarthritis “A Big Problem” More than 40 Million Americans have arthritis (joint inflammation) 27 Million people suffer from Osteoarthritis 40 million by 2020
Burden of Disease All races equally More women than men after 50 Most of us by our 60s & 70s 475,000 Knee Replacements performed annually
Osteoarthritis Shoulders Spine Hips Hands Fingers Knees Feet
What is a Joint??? Bone Synovial membrane Joint space filled with Synovial Fluid “the oil” Articular cartilage “the tread”
“Joint Wear”=“Tread Wear” Cartilage Healthy Knee Osteoarthritic Knee “tread wear”
Inside the Knee Joint Normal Cartilage Advanced Arthritis
Causes Primary Osteoarthritis (Most Common) Result of aging Decreased ability of cartilage to repair itself Ligaments supporting joints weaken
Causes Secondary Osteoarthritis Obesity Joint Injury Surgery Gout Congenital abnormal joints
Effect of Weight Loss“Take home point” • For each pound of weight loss 4 pound reduction in the forces hitting the knee while walking. • “Less weight, Less load on the knee” Arthritis and Rheumatism, July 2005
University of North CarolinaStudy • “Almost 50% of all U.S. adults and nearly 66% of obese adults will develop painful arthritis by the age of 85”
An Aside Point Osteoarthritis Is NOT Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Loss of Bone Density Normal Bone Osteoporotic Bone
Symptoms of arthritis Pain in affected joints Pain worse with prolonged use Stiffness after periods of inactivity Grating or “Catching”sensation with movement
Diagnosis History Physical Exam Blood Test- to rule out other diseases Online “Knee Pain Assessment” (see website) X-Rays
Knee X-Ray “Bald Tire” Healthy knee Osteoarthritic knee
Hip X-Ray Tread Gone Healthy Hip Osteoarthritic Hip
Shoulder X-Ray Advanced Arthritis Normal
Goals of Treatment Make Your Life Better!!! by Relieving pain Increasing motion Improving strength
Treatment varies with severity “Ladder Approach to Treatment”
Medication- NSAIDs NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Aspirin Ibuprofen Naproxen
Vitamins & Nutritional Supplements Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate Some positive results for moderate to advance arthritis Recently, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommended againstits use for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee (Dec, 2008) Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) Diet rich in Fruits and Vegetables
Alternative Medicine Techniques Pain Stiffness Fatigue Inflammation Anxiety/ Depression Biofeedback u u u Visualization u u Hypnosis u u Relaxation u u Yoga u u u u u u u u Acupuncture u u u u Magnets u u u Vegetarian Diet u u u Herbs & Supplements u u u u u Therapy Symptom Tai Chi
Next Rung of the Ladder Injections Cortisone (steroid) Visco-Supplementation (SynviscOne,Orthovisc, Hyalgan,Supartz,Euflexxa)
Joint Protection- Daily Exercise Daily range of motion exercise (Stretching) Strengthening exercises every other day Endurance exercises three times per week
Exercise Dos Talk to your doctor first Consider athletic trainer or physical therapist
Braces Sleeves • neoprene • improve balance? • local warmth • control swelling • high compliance
Braces Unloaders • “unload” or take pressure of the arthritic side of knee • decrease pain • improve walking tolerance • poor compliance • expensive
External Support Aids “Unloads” the joint
When all else fails to improve pain………..
Asking Questions About Surgery Alternatives Benefits and for how long? Risks? What is procedure called? How is it done? Results? Return to “normal” activity?
Surgical Options-Arthroscopy Mini incisions Outpatient
Arthroscopy – Debridement(Shaving of articular Cartilage (“tread”) • A means of “smoothing” the coating cartilage • In conjunction to treating meniscus tears • Not designed for treatment of arthritis alone
Arthroscopy – MicrofractureKnee and Shoulder • small awl used to make holes in bone • promote re-growth of cartilage
Arthroscopy – “OATS” Procedure • transfer of healthy “tread” to “bald” area
Surgical Options: Joint Replacement Knee Hip
Total Knee Replacement Side view
Surgical Instrumentation Femur Tibia
Duke University Medical CenterStudy • Hip Replacement Surgery “Seniors with arthritis who undergo Hip Replacement are twice as likely to show improvements in functioning and ability to care for themselves” (no age limit on the benefits!!)