{"id":10284,"date":"2024-12-20T10:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T10:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/?page_id=10284"},"modified":"2025-03-03T06:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T06:41:41","slug":"arthrosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physio-waidfuss.ch\/en\/arthrose\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteoarthritis - what you should know about the joint disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is osteoarthritis?<\/h2>\n

Osteoarthritis is a widespread Degenerative joint disease<\/strong>which is caused by the wear and tear of the cartilage tissue in the joints. This wear and tear causes the joints to become painful and stiff, which can severely impair mobility. In contrast to Arthritis<\/strong>While osteoarthritis is an inflammatory disease, osteoarthritis is mainly based on mechanical wear and degeneration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Specific forms of osteoarthritis: coxarthrosis and gonarthrosis<\/h3>\n

Coxarthrosis<\/h4>\n

\"Gonarthrosis,Coxarthrosis affects the hip joint and can manifest itself as pain in the groin, thigh or buttocks. This pain often occurs during movement and can also be painful at rest in advanced stages. The limited mobility of the hip joint can severely impair walking and other everyday activities, resulting in a significant reduction in quality of life.<\/p>\n

Gonarthrosis<\/h4>\n

Osteoarthritis of the knee, on the other hand, affects the knee joint. Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee often experience pain in the knee, which can worsen when walking, climbing stairs or sitting for long periods. Swelling and crunching noises (crepitations) in the joint are also characteristic symptoms. Here too, mobility can be severely restricted and inadequate treatment can lead to considerable mobility restrictions.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of osteoarthritis<\/h3>\n

The symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary, but typically include:<\/p>\n