Arthrosis is a serious and progressive disease that is difficult to treat and causes a lot of trouble. To get rid of it, the patient will have to be patient and learn a lot about the methods of its treatment. Complex therapy includes different methods, but creams, gels and ointments are always used for arthrosis - they help cope with many symptoms of the disease.
Regular use of local remedies in the treatment of arthrosis is recommended by all leading experts in the field of joint diseases. Both pharmaceutical preparations and rubs, pastes, creams from medicinal herbs and natural ingredients prepared according to traditional medicine recipes can be used. In this article we will make a brief overview of the most effective means, talk about their classification and principles of action.
Despite the fact that it is impossible to cure arthrosis only with external means, they speed up the healing process and have a number of positive effects:
When choosing an ointment, you should pay attention to its principle of action and the main active ingredient, since the purpose of different ointments may differ.
Only a doctor can select the most suitable remedy and scheme for its use.
Ointments used to treat arthrosis can be divided into 2 groups:
Warming and vasodilating agents are used to improve microcirculation in the affected area, reduce pain, enhance the effect of other medications, and normalize the nutrition of bone and cartilage tissue.
Anti-inflammatory and painkillers are used to reduce (eliminate) the inflammatory process, help eliminate swelling, fever, and limit the mobility of the affected joint.
The effectiveness of anti-inflammatory external agents is quite low, because the skin is able to transmit only 5–7% of the active substance. Doctors recommend local anti-inflammatory drugs to their patients only in the initial stages of the disease or during its next exacerbation. For long-term treatment, ointments with a warming and vasodilating effect are most often prescribed.
Nise gel is a representative of the group of anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments
The main active components of such ointments are substances that can eliminate signs of inflammation: diclofenac, naclofen, ketoprofen, indomethacin, ibuprofen, nimesulide, dimethyl sulfoxide and others. The duration and frequency of use of these drugs is determined by the doctor depending on the specific situation (severity of symptoms, condition of the patient, presence of contraindications, etc.).
Here is a list of the main representatives of the anti-inflammatory group:
Diclofenac (voltaren emulgel, dicloberl 75) based on the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac.
Fastum (bystrum gel, ketonal gel) based on ketoprofen, which has a pronounced analgesic effect.
Indomethacin (metindol) based on the NSAID indomethacin.
Nise (gel nimesulide, nimulide, nise) based on nimesulide, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Dolobene based on dimethyl sulfoxide, which has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Dolgit (deep relief) is based on ibuprofen, which has an anti-inflammatory effect. Deep relief also contains a component that has a warming effect.
You should not use these drugs for longer than prescribed by your doctor, since their active components can also have a negative effect on the body as a whole, even when used externally.
The effectiveness of such ointments depends on the type of active ingredients included in their composition. For example, bee and snake venoms and red pepper extract have a stronger effect and better increase the penetrating ability of the capillary circulatory system than drugs based on salicylates.
Apisatron (virapin, ungapiven, apiriven) based on bee venom.
Voltaren (vipratox, viprobel) based on snake venom.
Espol based on red pepper extract.
Gevkamen based on menthol, essential oils of eucalyptus, cloves and camphor.
Niklofex cream based on capsacin, salicylate and ethyl nicotinate.
Contraindications to the use of products in this group may include wounds or other injuries in the area where the ointment is applied, or allergic reactions to the components of the drug. As a rule, such drugs are not recommended for use during an acute inflammatory process, and only a specialist can determine the start time of their use after analyzing the condition of the joint and periarticular tissues.
Poison-based ointments are not recommended for long-term use, as they can cause stretching of the ligamentous apparatus, which can lead to impaired joint stability.
It is better to apply warming agents before bed or a few hours before going out into the cold air.
For the treatment of arthrosis, external remedies based on medicinal herbs and natural ingredients, which are easy to prepare at home, are successfully used. Depending on the composition, the prepared mixtures may have warming or anti-inflammatory properties.
Ural ointment has warming and local irritating properties. To prepare it, you need to take 100 g of mustard powder, place it in a glass container, mix with paraffin and 200 g of table salt to a paste-like consistency. The container with the resulting mixture must be closed with a lid and allowed to brew for about 12 hours. Apply at night and rinse off skin with warm water in the morning. Store in a tightly closed glass container in a dark place.
This ointment has an anti-inflammatory effect and can be used at various stages of arthrosis. To prepare it, you need to take 10 g of each herb (chopped in advance) and mix with 50 g of Vaseline. Place the resulting mixture in a glass container, close tightly and let it brew for 2 hours. Rub into a joint or use for massage.
This warming agent also effectively fights inflammation. To prepare it, you need to take 1 cup of finely chopped comfrey leaves, 2 cups of chopped comfrey roots and ? glasses of olive oil and liquid honey. Mix all ingredients using a mixer. You can store the paste in the refrigerator (up to 2 weeks) and in the freezer (2-3 months). Before use, warm the cream until warm, then apply to the affected joint and cover with a warm bandage, which can be left for the whole day.
Folk ointments for arthritis may also contain other natural ingredients: clay, red pepper, cinquefoil, essential oils of pine, fir, rosemary and other plants.
Before using any folk remedies, you should consult your doctor.
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Hello, I have arthrosis of both knee joints, but only one knee is bothering me. I take pills and use ointments. My knee is still bothering me. I did yoga, but after I joined a fitness program that involved physical activity, pain appeared. The question is, can I continue doing fitness?
Hello Raushan. Active movements are required (to improve the nutrition of cartilage and accelerate blood circulation), but must be in moderation, otherwise you will accelerate degenerative changes. Therefore, you cannot exercise through pain.
Hello, Doctor. I had a shoulder arthroscopy three years ago. Before the surgery, I was an excellent serve in volleyball. It was a good offensive strike. Now there is no strength in the arm. The weight in the arm just below the shoulder is very straining. It’s as if a weight is constantly attached to her. Please tell me how to remove this heaviness in my hand and regain strength.
Hello, Elena. Firstly, heavy loads on the arm and shoulder will only be possible after 5 to 6 months. Secondly, you need proper rehabilitation for recovery, and the main thing is physical therapy (ask your doctor to refer you to a rehabilitation specialist or exercise therapy instructor). There are a number of rules that must be followed when performing therapeutic exercises. The main rule is the prohibition of sudden swinging movements of the hand.
It is also necessary to undergo physiotherapeutic treatment and a course of therapeutic massage. Everything is prescribed by the attending physician.
Hello! Can you explain please . At the end of August, my husband’s hammer fell off and the blow hit the inside of the ankle joint on the round bone. there was a bruise, the swelling went away, but there was a growth on the bone itself. He rolls on the bone, it’s soft to the touch, sometimes it hurts, sometimes it doesn’t. They took a picture, the diagnosis was “Arthrosis of the left ankle joint.”
Hello Svetlana. As for the lump on the bone, most likely it was a hygroma. If it is precisely this that is troubling, the doctor can make a diagnosis based on examination data with palpation of the tumor, patient complaints and medical history. There is drug treatment (prescribed by a doctor), there are traditional methods of treatment (they use copper, propolis, aloe, honey, red and blue clay, wine vinegar, physalis fruits, cabbage leaves and cabbage juice, and many others).
As for arthrosis, it is necessary to treat, and the sooner the better, because this is a disease of a progressive nature and can subsequently lead to immobilization of the joints! Treatment must be comprehensive. In the early stages of identifying the disease, chondroprotective drugs are required to restore cartilage; they are taken internally and externally for at least six months.
On 04/18/2017 at 15:15 you wrote that Heparin ointment does not treat arthrosis, and on 07/17/2017 at 12:03 you write that it is one of the best ointments for the treatment of arthrosis. So does Heparin ointment cure or not cure this notorious arthrosis, which is ruining my life? I have deforming arthrosis of the 2nd degree. What ointment to use? Please help me figure it out!
Hello Tatiana. You misunderstood me, I wanted to say that Heparin ointment alone cannot cure arthrosis. This disease cannot be completely cured. It is important to treat any disease comprehensively, periodically, then there will be relief and a reduction in complications.
As for the prescriptions, yes, it is prescribed for the treatment of arthrosis, but as part of complex therapy. Some consider this ointment popular, while for others it does not help at all, everything is individual. Heparin ointment has an antithrombotic effect. Use up to three times a day for a week, unless, of course, there are contraindications (read the instructions).
You can also try Finalgel as part of a complex treatment. This drug not only relieves pain, but also effectively relieves inflammation.
Hello. Dear doctor, please tell me. I have arthrosis. My hands hurt, especially my thumbs, sometimes my thumbs swell, my other fingers ache. Now it’s permanent. The doctor prescribed Structum to drink for 2 months, she said that it would at least stop the destruction, she said to smear it with ketonal for 10 days and drink ketonal for 10 days. I said that they are painkillers, she said, what does that have to do with it? I smeared and drank ketonal. I drank Structum for about 1 week, but after reading negative reviews about Structum I didn’t drink any further. Please advise what to apply and drink in this case.
Sincerely, Zhanar
Hello, Zhanar. For all degenerative changes, including arthrosis, chondroprotectors are necessarily prescribed as part of complex therapy. This helps restore and maintain the normal structure of the cartilage matrix by increasing the anabolic activity of chondrocytes and stimulating the synthesis of proteoglycans. Chondroprotectors also include the drug Structum, which, as a rule, is well tolerated by patients and has much fewer side effects than other drugs. Also praised from this episode are Arthra and Dona. But the use should be for about 6 months, otherwise the therapeutic effect will not be achieved.
Hello. I have arthrosis of the 2nd degree and the doctor told me that it is better not to use ointments and creams, but in the physio room they said it is possible, just not warming ones. Please tell me who is right and which ones are not warming. Thank you.
Hello Olga. For arthrosis, various ointments are prescribed, including warming ones, which help improve blood circulation in the area that was affected, reduce pain, enhance the work of other therapeutic agents, and normalize nutrition in the tissues. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs reduce inflammation, reduce swelling, reduce temperature, and improve the mobility of the damaged joint (Dolgit, Indomethacin, etc.). And I would like to draw your attention to the fact that anti-inflammatory ointments for arthrosis have low penetrating ability (up to 7% of the active substances of the product), so they are used only in the first stages of the disease, or during an exacerbation. But to obtain a long-lasting effect, ointments with a warming effect are used (Gevkamen, Apizatron, etc.).
The most popular ointments for arthrosis today are: Traumeel ointment (this homeopathic remedy is widely used in the treatment of arthrosis, apply in small quantities only to the affected areas 2 - 3 times a day), as well as Heparin ointment (used up to 3 times a day, until all symptoms of arthrosis disappear).
Good afternoon The child was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The knee, big toe and ankle are swollen. The swelling does not go away, although we take ibuprofen and take declafinac injections. Can you recommend an ointment, which one is better?
Natasha, you can try Indomethacin ointment based on chondroprotectors, for example Traumeel or Cel-T, the composition of which helps stimulate the regeneration of affected fingers and toes, elbows and knees. However, consultation with your child's doctor is necessary.
People often use a combination of mumiyo and honey. This composition relieves pain. Burdock or camphor root oil, used as a compress, is suitable for relieving pain and improving blood flow. In addition, celandine oil has a general healing effect, and birch bud tincture relieves inflammation and pain.
Hello! Will heparin ointment help with arthrosis of the shoulder joint?
Olga, Heparin ointment is recommended for post-traumatic hematomas and thrombophlebitis. It is not used to treat arthrosis. To relieve pain and inflammation in arthrosis, use ointment Nise, Dolobene, Dolgit, etc.
Good evening! Can you please tell me if Indian onion will help with arthrosis? Indian onions qualify as warming.
Evgeniy, yes, for joint diseases, a tincture is prepared from fresh Indian onion leaves (in alcohol, or in vodka). This tincture is not a complete cure, but it relieves inflammation in the joints well. Sore joints are rubbed with this tincture up to 4 times a day. You can make compresses.
Hello, I am writing to you with the hope that you will help me, my knees have been hurting for several years now, I kept meaning to go to the doctor, but I still don’t have time. After the birth of my third child, not only my knees, but also my hands and feet began to hurt. I feed the child myself. , breastfeeding. Please tell me what medications can be taken so that it is not harmful to the child, but at least eases my pain a little.
Victoria, without a full examination, and even during lactation, you cannot take any medications yourself. This way you will harm the baby. Get tested to avoid serious complications.
Arthrosis is considered a complex and severe rheumatological disease, which is quite difficult to treat. To get rid of this disease, the patient is recommended to undergo complex therapy, which necessarily includes a variety of ointments. With their help, you can quickly cope with the main symptoms of the pathology.
Various remedies that are used to treat this disease are recommended by doctors at different stages of the disease. Patients can use medications that are sold in pharmacies, as well as all kinds of ointments and pastes made from medicinal herbs and other components.
Of course, ointments will not help completely cure arthrosis, but thanks to them you can speed up recovery without any problems and prevent exacerbation. What medicinal properties do ointments for arthrosis have?
Let's consider the pharmacodynamics of ointments for arthrosis using the example of the popular drug "Chondroxid".
This remedy stimulates the regeneration of cartilage tissue. It has a combined effect: it helps relieve inflammation, slow down the progression of the disease, and reduce pain. The components that make up the drug enhance the effect of chondroitin. Thanks to this ointment, the patient can significantly reduce the dose of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The affected joints become more mobile. Degeneration processes are slowed down.
Chondroxide ointment is quickly and easily absorbed into the skin. Due to the fact that the drug contains dimethyl sulfoxide, chondroitin sulfate penetrates into the affected joint much faster. The main component of the drug is excreted from cartilage tissue in two phases. The first, fast phase occurs within one hour after applying the ointment to the skin. The second lasts about five hours.
Most ointments for arthrosis can be taken during pregnancy with special care and only after a complete examination by a doctor.
Before using ointments for arthrosis, you must carefully read the instructions, which describe contraindications for use. As a rule, all such drugs cannot be used in case of intolerance to their active substances, as well as in a number of other cases (renal and liver failure, abrasions, tissue necrosis, gastrointestinal ulcer).
Most often, when using ointments for arthrosis, the following side effects are detected:
It is necessary to carefully study the instructions to be prepared for possible side effects.
Today in pharmacies you can find a wide variety of names for ointments for arthrosis. Conventionally, they are all divided into two large groups:
It is worth noting that anti-inflammatory ointments for arthrosis have low penetrating ability (up to 7% of the active substances of the product), so they should be used only in the first stages of the disease or during an exacerbation. To obtain a long-lasting effect, ointments with a warming effect are usually used.
The most popular ointments for arthrosis today are:
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This drug contains the following active substances: tar, xeroform (an antiseptic substance), castor oil. It is thanks to them that the ointment is distinguished by its unique properties. Firstly, the product is distinguished by local irritant and warming effects, which create a specific film on the skin, reducing heat transfer and irritating nerve endings. This intensifies the inflammatory process, so the pustules mature and disappear faster.
Vishnevsky ointment is often used to treat arthrosis, as well as boils, ulcers, burns (especially infected), periculitis, colpitis (chronic form), ulcers, abscesses.
As a rule, this remedy is applied under compresses or bandages, which should be changed at least three to five times a day.
The ointment is contraindicated in a number of cases: with intolerance to its components, with inflammation, when it is necessary to avoid suppuration, during active cleansing of wounds, with contaminated diseases.
This drug has an antithrombotic effect. The active ingredients of the ointment are: sodium heparin, benzyl nicotinate, benzocaine. The product acts on the inflamed area, gradually releasing heparin.
Apply the drug only to the affected joints in a thin layer. After this, gently rub in with massage movements. Use up to three times a day until all symptoms of arthrosis disappear. Therapy usually takes three to seven days.
The main negative effects when using the ointment are: allergies, rash, swelling. It is not recommended for use in cases of ulcerative necrotic processes, intolerance to components, or disorders of the skin surface.
This homeopathic remedy is widely used in the treatment of arthrosis. The active ingredients of the ointment are: arnica montana, calendula, echinacea, witch hazel, chamomilla, symphytum, bellis perennis, belladonna, hypericum, aconite, millefolium.
The drug can be used from three years of age. Apply a small amount only to the affected areas two to three times a day. Rub in with light movements. Can be applied under a gauze bandage. The course of therapy is prescribed by the doctor individually.
In some cases, Traumeel ointment can lead to various allergic reactions, in which case its use should be suspended. The drug is contraindicated if you have been diagnosed with: leukemia, tuberculosis, collagenosis, autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis, HIV, intolerance to components.
You must prepare this ointment yourself. The main components are: natural beeswax, vegetable oil and yolk. To prepare, you need to find a clean enamel bowl, pour vegetable oil into it, add beeswax (a small piece in the shape of a matchbox) and put it on fire. You need to wait until the wax is completely melted.
While you melt the wax, hard-boil one egg and remove half the yolk from it. Crush the yolk with a fork until you get a homogeneous mass. Gradually add the crushed yolk into the oil and wax. Stir. After this, strain the resulting product through cheesecloth and store in a cool place.
Lubricate joints that have been affected by arthrosis under gauze at night. Therapy is carried out until the main symptoms disappear.
To cure arthrosis of the knee joint (gonoarthrosis), it is recommended to use the following ointments.
Finalgel . This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the active component of which is piroxicam. The drug has a good analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Apply a small dose (about the size of a hazelnut) to the affected joints three times every 24 hours. The course of therapy is individual and depends on the severity of the disease.
Very rarely, when using this drug, patients are diagnosed with shortness of breath, nausea, severe headaches, and allergies. The ointment should not be used for kidney disease, in childhood (14 years), in the first trimester of pregnancy, or intolerance to components.
Finalgon . This drug has an analgesic and irritant effect. The active ingredients of the ointment are: nicoboxil and nonivamide.
Before treatment, the patient's individual response to the components of the product is assessed. To do this, apply a thin layer of ointment to a small area of skin. This is done in order to find out how much of the drug the patient needs for a sufficient warming effect.
The ointment comes with a special applicator. For application, use no more than 0.5 mm of product and rub in with light movements. Use up to three times a day. With long-term therapy, the effect of the ointment may decrease, so the doctor may increase the dose.
Side effects from the ointment include: paresthesia, anaphylactic reaction, burning sensation on the skin, shortness of breath, cough, allergies. Finalgon ointment is not recommended for children under 12 years of age who are intolerant to its main components.
To treat arthrosis of the ankle joint, ointments are used, which contain non-steroidal and steroidal components. The most effective remedy today is considered to be “Deep-Relief” .
This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the active ingredients of which are levomenthol and ibuprofen.
Apply up to four times a day in a small amount just above the source of inflammation, and lightly rub into the skin. If hands were not the object of treatment, they should be washed thoroughly after using the ointment. It is not recommended to use the drug for more than ten days.
There were no significant side effects from the use of the ointment. In some cases, allergic reactions on the skin may occur. Do not use the product if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, impaired skin integrity, bronchial asthma, intolerance to components, under 14 years of age.
For foot arthrosis, a wide variety of ointments are used to help combat the inflammatory process and improve the condition of the joint. The most popular drug in this area is Viprosal B.
The ointment has an analgesic and irritant effect. It is based on the action of active ingredients: camphor, salicylic acid, gum turpentine and common viper venom.
Apply only to painful areas once a day in a small dose (about one teaspoon). If the pain is too strong, you can use it twice a day until the pain disappears.
The average course of therapy is ten days. If your condition has not improved during this time, you should consult a doctor.
In isolated cases, when using Viprosal B, patients experience allergic reactions. The drug is not recommended for use in cases of active tuberculosis of the skin, skin infections, fever, liver and kidney failure, during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in case of intolerance to its components.
To improve the patient's condition with arthrosis of the hip joint, doctors recommend using homeopathic remedies. The most popular among them is Dimexide ointment .
This drug has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. The main component is dimethyl sulfoxide. Can be used from 12 years of age. Must be applied up to twice a day to achieve maximum effect. Therapy continues for up to two weeks. If relief has not occurred by this time, you should consult a doctor.
Among the main side effects from the use of Dimexide are: contact dermatitis, bad breath, allergies, skin pigmentation, burning and dryness. Do not use the drug in case of severe damage to the kidney and liver, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, stroke, atherosclerosis, cataracts, glaucoma, under 12 years of age, during lactation and pregnancy.
For hand arthrosis, a wide variety of ointments are used. The most effective among them is Diclofenac .
This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is based on the action of a phenylacetic acid derivative. It has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic effects.
It is used in a small dose (up to 4 g), applied to the affected areas three to four times a day. The duration is determined by the attending physician and depends on the severity of the disease.
Diclofenac ointment has many side effects that you should know about before using it. Patients often experience allergic reactions, vomiting and nausea, discomfort and pain in the abdomen, diarrhea or constipation, headaches and dizziness, depression, sleep disturbances, anemia, kidney dysfunction, and hair loss.
Do not use the drug if you are intolerant to the components of the drug, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, or hematopoietic disorders.
For arthrosis of the fingers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are most often used. In particular, Dolgit .
The active ingredient of the drug is ibuprofen, due to which the ointment has a good analgesic effect. Also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected skin, and then rub in with light massage movements until the drug completely penetrates the skin. Used up to four times a day. Can be used under bandages. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the disease.
The main side effects from using the ointment are: allergies, bronchospasms, rash, skin swelling, tingling sensation. Do not apply the drug to weeping wounds, eczema, abrasions and infected wounds, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, at an early age (up to one year).
Treatment of arthrosis of the shoulder joint begins with the elimination of inflammation and pain relief. For this, various ointments are used, among which special attention should be paid to Nimesulide .
This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which is based on the action of a derivative of the sulfonylide group (nimesulide). The dosage for adults is at least 100 mg of the drug twice a day. Children are recommended to use up to 1.5 mg two to three times daily.
In some cases, the ointment can lead to side effects: heartburn, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, allergies, oliguria.
Do not use the ointment for stomach and duodenal ulcers, acute bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, renal and liver failure, during pregnancy and lactation.
The main components of pain-relieving ointments for arthrosis are those substances that can quickly relieve inflammation: naclofen, diclofenac, indomethacin, ketoprofen, nimesulide, ibuprofen, dimethyl sulfoxide. The doctor himself prescribes the duration, dosage and frequency of use of the drug, depending on the severity of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient’s body.
The list of main ointments for pain relief for arthrosis includes:
It is important to remember that all these remedies cannot be used for longer than described in the instructions or prescribed by the attending physician. The active components of these ointments can also lead to undesirable negative effects if used for too long.
Such ointments have different effects, which depend on the active ingredients that are included in their composition. In warming ointments for arthrosis you can find snake venom, bee venom, and extracts of medicinal plants.
The list of the most popular ointments with a warming effect includes the following drugs:
Such ointments cannot be used for open wounds and abrasions, as well as for allergies to some components that are included in the preparations. They should also not be applied during a severe inflammatory process.
Among the most popular ointments for arthrosis with chondroitin, it is worth highlighting:
Ointments for arthrosis are applied only to the affected areas of the skin in a thin layer. Sometimes they need to be rubbed in to improve effectiveness. Therapy can last from ten days to two months, depending on the severity of the disease and individual characteristics.
Ointments for arthrosis should be stored out of the reach of children and completely protected from light. In this case, the air temperature should be from 2 to 20 degrees Celsius.
Typically, the shelf life of ointments for arthrosis is three years. Remember that you cannot use the drug after this period has expired.
Portnov Alexey Alexandrovich
Education: Kiev National Medical University. A.A. Bogomolets, specialty - "General Medicine"
In the modern world, such an ailment as arthrosis of the knee joint is not uncommon among elderly and young people. The disease is accompanied by pain, which significantly affects the health and fullness of a person’s life. Modern medicine offers many tools to help successfully combat this pathology. Everyone can choose the right medicine for themselves, for example, ointment for arthrosis of the knee joint. However, the choice here is huge, depending on the mode of action of the drug. Find out what's right for you.
Ointments are medicinal substances with a viscous consistency that penetrate the skin layer and have a gentle effect on the affected area. But it is a mistake to believe that ointment alone can completely cure a particular ailment. Doctors use an integrated approach in the treatment of arthrosis (or gonarthrosis), sometimes even with surgery and bed rest. But ointments play an important role in this process:
Medicinal ointments that alleviate suffering from this disease may contain natural ingredients such as snake or bee venom, and plant extracts. These include “Ungapiven” or “Apizatron”. There are many ointments based on shark oil. They help relieve pain and have a beneficial effect on the elasticity of muscles and ligaments. The negative aspect of such mild dosage forms is the high risk of allergic reactions.
Other ointments for the treatment of arthrosis of the knee joint contain other chemical components. These medications help significantly alleviate the course of the disease. To distinguish ointments, depending on their mode of action, they are classified into the following subgroups:
If you want to get the best effect, it is important not to self-medicate, but to immediately contact the appropriate doctor. You will be given an accurate diagnosis, which will increase the guarantee that you will receive qualified, effective help for knee gonarthrosis. In most cases, doctors take a comprehensive approach to treatment and prescribe several anti-inflammatory ointments for arthrosis of the knee joint. These drugs are designed to:
Warming creams effectively relieve pain; they create a pleasant feeling of warmth in the area of application. These drugs have a good vasodilator effect. These ointments improve microcirculation in the affected area and normalize the nutrition of cartilage and bone tissue. They are good to use in combination with other medications that enhance their effect. Study the instructions and characteristics of various ointments, creams, and gels with a warming effect, presented below.
Ointments containing bee venom produce an irritating effect in the affected joint area. They have a good effect on the elasticity of ligaments and muscles. Despite the huge number of positive reviews about such ointments, doctors still use them with caution due to possible severe allergic reactions and inflammation. Before choosing a product, make sure you are not sensitive to the components used. Check out the characteristics of ointments that contain bee venom and their prices.
Drugs based on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances are non-hormonal NSAIDs. They are designed to eliminate pain and eliminate inflammation in the joints. These drugs do not have a therapeutic effect - they only relieve some symptoms of the pathology. They are not recommended for long-term use. Here are descriptions of such ointments and their prices:
Many ointments or rubs are made using various medicinal herbs and components that grow in nature. Our ancestors have been preparing such remedies for a long time. In the modern world, effective medicines at home are also possible. Watch an interesting video that describes in detail an effective recipe for creating an ointment for arthrosis at home:
Osteoarthrosis of the knees (gonarthrosis) is a disease characterized by the patient’s complaints of discomfort when walking and putting stress on the joint (diarthrosis). The disease represents irreversible changes in cartilage tissue, knee diarthrosis. Modern medicine diagnoses the disease in 15% of the entire population of the planet. With age, the pathological process progresses. In 35% of patients, the disease is diagnosed as a result of age-related changes. The development of the disease is influenced by mechanical factors and biological processes. One of the common causes of gonarthrosis is heredity. The impact is caused by metabolic disorders in the body, excess weight, and uneven physical activity. Gonarthrosis manifests itself in the form of pain when walking. In diarthrosis, the amount of fluid decreases and friction processes occur. As a result, soft tissues become inflamed. Over time, deformation is observed, diarthrosis changes its shape. The disease is diagnosed using radiography, which shows the state of diarthrosis. The image clearly shows a violation of the distance between the gaps of the movable joints of the ends of the bones. Therapeutic measures are carried out through the use of drugs that restore the basic functions of diarthrosis. Ointments are popular for arthrosis of the knee joint.
If pain or discomfort occurs in the knee area, it is better to consult a doctor. During this period, physical activity is contraindicated. The specifics of treatment depend on the stage of the disease:
Ointments are used in the first three stages of gonarthrosis.
Recently, medications have appeared that help relieve the main symptoms of arthrosis. On TV channels you can see advertisements claiming that the disease can be cured with gels. The opinion is wrong. Gels for arthrosis of the knee joint will not completely eliminate the disease. They help eliminate symptoms, have a direct effect on the affected area in a short period of time, and relieve the patient’s pain. Ointments have a warming, cooling and anesthetic effect.
The prescribed group of drugs depends on the patient’s condition and the clinical course of the disease. If the disease occurs without synovitis (inflammatory process), the doctor will recommend the best ointments for arthrosis for you. Otherwise, medications are used that are aimed at obtaining an anti-inflammatory effect. The components of medicines are natural ingredients (snake venom, extracts from medicinal herbs, bee products).
Ibuprofen - anti-inflammatory ointment
It is possible to divide ointments for arthrosis of the knee joint into five groups:
The treatment has a number of advantages. The drugs are commercially available and can be purchased without a prescription. Do not forget that self-medication is dangerous; consult a doctor. Medications quickly eliminate pain, relieve tissue spasms, reduce inflammation, and are easy and convenient to use. Does not affect the kidneys and liver. A properly selected drug does not cause side effects.
For example, the gel penetrates quickly into the knee joint, directly into the site of inflammation. Acts locally on the affected area. The action of the drugs helps restore blood circulation at the tissue level, relieves muscle spasms, has an antibacterial effect, and restores the nutritional process of cartilage tissue. When choosing a treatment, you should pay attention to the principle of action, since the purpose of the drugs varies.
Diclofenac gel for joint arthrosis
One of the most important disadvantages is complex therapy. The drug is not prescribed as an independent remedy. It is impossible to cure the disease directly by applying gel to the knee joint. The doctor prescribes analgesics, chondroprotectors, and anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs along with medications. Low effectiveness in the inflammatory process due to the penetration of 5-8% of the active substance through the skin.
Gel for arthrosis of the knee joint is prescribed for inflammatory processes. The following are often prescribed for therapy:
Warming agents are also used to promote vasodilation.
Apisatron - ointment with a warming effect
Effective ointments for arthrosis based on components that have a warming effect. Aimed at expanding capillaries and improving blood circulation by nourishing tissues. Types of medications:
Your doctor will tell you which ointments and gels to use effectively in complex therapy for joints. Remember, apply to the skin without damaging it. Before purchasing, you should consult your doctor. At the first sign of irritation or redness, you should stop using the medication.
Treatment of arthrosis with an ointment based on herbs that have healing effects can be prepared independently at home.
The ointment for the destruction of knee diarthrosis contains natural ingredients (clay, red pepper, essential oils). They allow you to cope with the disease no worse than pharmaceutical products.