What is Calcification?

Calcification, known medically as arthrosis, is a disease that causes pain and inflammation in the joint and is frequently encountered in all age groups. Although its incidence increases with advancing age, it is a disease that can be encountered in all age groups, even children. Although it is associated with old age, research shows that it is more common in women. A joint can be defined as the place where 2 or more bones meet. For this reason, there are many different types of calcification. The most common are joints such as hips, knees, hands, shoulders, feet and spine. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthrosis, refers to the calcification of the weight-bearing joints of the knees, hips and spine. It is usually a chronic disease. The second most common arthrosis is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joint linings.

What are the symptoms of arthritis?

Arthritis disease manifests itself with symptoms such as pain, tenderness and stiffness in the joints, inflammation in and around the joints, temperature difference on the joint, weakening and muscle loss.

How Is Calcification Diagnosed?

A physical examination is performed by a physical therapy doctor to diagnose arthritis. If deemed necessary, a series of tests are requested. Laboratory tests such as blood and urine tests and joint fluid collection may be requested. The disease is diagnosed with tests such as x-ray, computed tomography, MRI and physical examination. The patient is guided with appropriate treatment methods according to the course of the disease. What are the Treatment Methods for Arthritis Disease? Medical treatment can be done with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroids, ointments and creams containing capsaicin. These medications aim to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Depending on the course of the disease, surgical intervention may be required.

In this case, arthrosis treatment is successfully carried out in our hospital with surgical methods such as joint repair, joint prosthesis (removing the damaged joint and placing a prosthesis), joint fusion. If your doctor deems it necessary, it is supported by a physical therapy process before or after the operation. In our hospital, physical therapy is successfully applied for arthritis. For arthritis diseases, exercises accepted and implemented by international standards are performed together with the doctor and physiotherapist. The physical therapy process is carried out in combination with subcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), hot-cold application and exercises.