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Arthrosis is caused by many years of overuse of a joint due to misalignment, heavy physical labour, obesity or joint inflammation (arthritis).
Arthrosis is caused by many years of overuse of a joint due to misalignment, heavy physical labour, obesity or joint inflammation (arthritis). The initial pain experienced after periods of inactivity slowly worsens until it becomes constant. This goes hand in hand with a growing restriction of movement. Preventive measures include regular exercise and losing weight.
Continued wear and tear of the cartilage covering the joint
Three pillars: medication, physical therapy, operation (if necessary)
Rheumaliga Schweiz (Swiss Rheumatism League)
www.rheumaliga.ch
Selbsthilfe Schweiz (Self-Help Support Switzerland)
www.selbsthilfeschweiz.ch
arthrosis, degenerative rheumatism, osteoarthritis, spondyloarthrosis, gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis, omarthrosis
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