Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
Following trauma or systemic overload, irreversible changes develop within the joints. This process leads to the formation of post-traumatic osteoarthritis—a chronic degenerative and dystrophic joint disease characterized by pain and restricted mobility.
The joints of the lower extremities are most commonly affected, primarily the knee and hip joints. Ankle involvement occurs less frequently. The elbow, shoulder, and small joints of the foot and hand are more commonly affected as a result of domestic injuries and motor vehicle accidents.
The joints of the lower extremities are most commonly affected, primarily the knee and hip joints. Ankle involvement occurs less frequently. The elbow, shoulder, and small joints of the foot and hand are more commonly affected as a result of domestic injuries and motor vehicle accidents.
Initially, conservative treatment methods are utilized, including intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid, PRP therapy, and stromal vascular fraction therapy. If these prove ineffective, surgery is required.
Risk group
The high-risk group primarily includes men aged 20 to 50 who engage in sports.
With post-traumatic osteoarthritis, a person experiences severe and persistent pain. The affected joints are unable to move normally. When the legs are involved, it becomes difficult for the patient to move around without additional support.
With post-traumatic osteoarthritis, a person experiences severe and persistent pain. The affected joints are unable to move normally. When the legs are involved, it becomes difficult for the patient to move around without additional support.
Arthro-medullary shunting is the least invasive surgical treatment method for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the knee and ankle joints.
It proves effective even in complex cases—for instance, in patients with damaged, degeneratively altered menisci or consolidated intra-articular and transchondral fractures.
