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Footcare for Foot Arthritis
Foot arthritis stands for an inflammation of the joint. There are thousands of causes of arthritis, and many of these conditions directly or indirectly affect the human foot. The most common cause of these conditions is osteoarthritis. This condition involves a wear and tear on the joints or cartilage and breaking down over time. Old age, obesity, improperly fitting shoes and trauma to the area in and around the joint can cause arthritis.Some examples of trauma to the foot may include torn ligaments, broken bones and ankle sprains that never really heal. Any type of severe foot injury can cause the injured joint to become more arthritic over time. Even joints properly treated with rest and or physical therapy may develop arthritis 10 to 20 years down the road.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic condition caused by a chronic irritation of the joint lining. People with chronic rheumatoid arthritis of over 5 years usually develop arthritis in the ankle or foot.
Other Types of systemic diseases causing arthritis include lupus, gout and ankylosing spondylitis.
While there are no known cures for arthritic conditions around the ankle or foot, there are many helpful treatment options.
Proper treatment for foot and ankle arthritis involves the treatment of pain symptoms and focuses on the pathology of the joint itself. Pain from arthritis may develop from the swelling around the joint. The joint may swell due to the loss of protective tissue around the joint. If no treatment is made to the affected area, the foot or ankle may eventually become deformed.
If your physician suspects any arthritic changes to the feet he may order scans such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans. If the physician observed arthritic changes in the scans, he or she may recommend a number of treatments. Those treatments may include inflammatories such as ibuprofen steroid injections, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Many orthotics have been shown to be helpful. Other products that have helped with foot arthritis are orthotic pads shoe inserts, bigger and softer insoles to shoe heels and custom crafted shoe braces. Other tests like a bone scan may be used to assess the cartilage health of your joints. Surgery, while always the last resort, may be necessary to remove torn cartilage or repair frayed ligaments. Foot and ankle surgery may include cleaning the affected joint, stabilizing the joint, partial joint replacement, total replacement, or a combination of any of these methods.
