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(M17.5) Other secondary gonarthrosis
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19 095 798 in individuals diagnosis other secondary gonarthrosis confirmed
10 955 deaths with diagnosis other secondary gonarthrosis
Diagnosis other secondary gonarthrosis is diagnosed Women are 30.55% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis other secondary gonarthrosis
4 477 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other secondary gonarthrosis
6 478 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other secondary gonarthrosis - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features other secondary gonarthrosis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other secondary gonarthrosis - what does this mean
Other secondary gonarthrosis is a type of osteoarthritis that occurs due to an underlying condition such as obesity, injury, infection, or metabolic disorder. the condition is caused by the gradual deterioration of the cartilage in the knee joint, which leads to pain and stiffness.
What happens during the disease - other secondary gonarthrosis
Other secondary gonarthrosis is a type of knee osteoarthritis that is caused by an underlying medical condition such as obesity, metabolic disorders, gout, trauma, or infection. it is characterized by inflammation of the joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. as the condition progresses, the cartilage in the joint becomes damaged, leading to further pain, swelling, and instability. treatment typically includes physical therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes to reduce the symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient's knee joint
- Imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI, CT scan
- Blood tests to check for inflammation
- Joint fluid analysis
- Electromyography (EMG) to test the muscles
- Ultrasound to measure the thickness of the cartilage
- Knee joint aspiration to remove fluid for analysis
- Arthroscopy to visualize the knee joint
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain and improve joint function.
- Physiotherapy
- Pain relief
- Weight management
- Exercise
- Occupational therapy
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Corticosteroid injections
- Joint injections
- Surgery
19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other secondary gonarthrosis - Prevention
Gonarthrosis is a degenerative joint disease that can be prevented through regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding activities that put strain on the affected joint. additionally, physical therapy and the use of assistive devices, such as braces, can help reduce the risk of developing gonarthrosis.