Bone joint deformity

Bone joint deformity.
The bones and joints are the main parts of the "motor device" necessary to move the body. Humans freely move their locomotives to stand on two legs, and perform extremely complicated and precise movements compared to other animals. As a result, the burden on bones and joints is heavy, and with the aging of society, we have seen musculoskeletal disorders that were unprecedented. One of them is bone and joint deformation.

Symptoms of bone and joint deformity
Bones and joints often have no symptoms if they are deformed. In the case of bone deformity, if there is a pathological protrusion (a condition in which the bone pops out of the skin), there may be pain or sore on the skin due to pressure sores.


In the case of joint deformity, pain and swelling often occur as the disease progresses. Also, when you move a joint, you may feel stuck or feel strange. When rheumatoid arthritis causes bone deformities, morning stiffness in the fingers and joints can be seen.

Causes of bone joint deformation
Aging is one of the causes of bone and joint deformation. As you get older, your bones become brittle and more prone to breaking. This is called osteoporosis. In the case of bone fractures caused by osteoporosis, especially those of the spine (vertebral body fractures), the pain is often light and the fractures often go unnoticed. In the case of a bone fracture, the bones will reattach when treated immediately, but if the pain is mild and the treatment is delayed or the bones are not well attached, the bones may remain bent and stick together. . Eventually, the bones will be deformed and the waist and back will bend.

Also, as you get older, the cartilage on the surface of the joint becomes harder and wears down. It is called osteoarthritis. The most common cause of this disease is aging, but it is also said to be more common among women, including those who weigh heavily and those who often use joints in sports and work.

Besides, rheumatoid arthritis is another illness that should not be forgotten. It is a relatively common illness among middle-aged women, but the exact cause is unknown.

Diagnosis of bone joint deformity
It is easy to know if there is any deformation in the bones or joints by taking a radiograph. Bone density is measured for bone deformities that may be due to osteoporotic fractures.

If osteoarthritis is suspected, a blood test will be performed to check for inflammation and rheumatoid factors, and to check for other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also, in some cases, drain the fluid that has accumulated in the joint and check the amount and color of the synovial fluid.

Treatment of bone and joint deformities

There is no cure that completely returns the once deformed bone to its original shape. For osteoporosis that causes bone deformation, drugs that suppress bone resorption and help bone formation are used to prevent further deformation.

In the case of osteoarthritis, exercise therapy is given first. The purpose is to reduce the strain on the joint by strengthening the muscles around the joint and further increasing the flexibility of the joint. At the same time, you can reduce the symptoms such as pain by using braces and assistive devices as needed. If the symptoms do not improve and interfere with daily life, surgery may be performed. For surgery, in addition to surgery to remove cartilage fragments with an arthroscope, artificial joint replacement is performed depending on the site.

In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, antirheumatic drugs and drugs called biological agents are used. In the past, we couldn't stop the deformity of our joints, but now with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, we can better control the disease.

Prevention and care of bone joint deformation
For those who have deformed bones and joints, it is very important that they do not gain weight no matter which part they deform. The heavier the body weight, the greater the strain on the deformed area. It causes pain as well as the degree of deformation. Also, having a heavy object is not good, as it is also burdensome. In addition, try not to put too much strain on your joints during work or sports.


For those with deformed knee joints, it is not recommended to sit in a sitting position because it will be burdened if the knee is bent too much. Unless you really have to sit down, I recommend you to sit in a chair as much as possible. Do not use Japanese style toilets, let's use Western style toilets.

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