Clinical and diagnostic criteria of osteoarthritis in the elderly patients in the family doctor's practice

Abstract

The common tasks the treatment of patients with OA are to prevent progression of degenerative processes in the articular cartilage; reducing pain and symptoms of reactive synovitis; improved joint function. The success of treatment depends not only on the course of medication, but also from the patient. Therefore, the main task of a comprehensive rehabilitation in the first stage is patient education. The successful interaction between the doctor and the patient, their mutual trust depends the results of treatment.