How to Treat Joint Degeneration?

The primary treatment for joint degeneration focuses on immobilization and rest to avoid excessive joint activity, with attention paid to keeping the joints warm. For patients with significant pain, oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, as well as nutrients for joint cartilage, can be prescribed. Topical medications such as Fluorobiphenyl Patch or Gutong Plaster may also be used. If joint degeneration results in limited joint movement and conservative treatments are ineffective, or if there is severe joint deformity, surgical intervention should be considered.

1. Individuals with excessive activity or those whose knee joints are chronically overworked. Long-term excessive exercise can lead to excessive wear and tear of the knee joints. However, the capacity of the knee joints is limited, so over time, this can result in degenerative changes in the knee joints.

2. Postmenopausal women experience changes in hormone levels, particularly a decrease in estrogen, combined with the effects of aging. This can lead to osteoporosis and insufficient bone nutrition, making the knee joints more susceptible to degenerative changes.

3. Overweight individuals place additional weight on their knee joints, accelerating the wear and tear process. Degenerative knee diseases can be prevented in some ways. In daily life, it is important to exercise moderately and seek prompt medical attention for inflammation or trauma in the knee joints. Additionally, overweight individuals should actively pursue weight loss and other preventative measures to reduce the risk of degenerative changes in the knee joints.