Saudis, and these are methods of prevention and treatment of knee roughness and shoulder stiffness
Do you have knee roughness disease? What are the methods of treating knee roughness? What are the medical and natural solutions available? Dr. Abdel-Zahir Al-Saati, a consultant in orthopedics, sports medicine and joint replacement, answers many questions in this aspect and for those interested in knowing the correct methods of dealing with knee roughness.
In an interview with Makkah now, Dr. Abdel-Zahir Al-Saati opened his heart and used his experience to put in the hands of those interested in this field illuminations through which they can make decisions about the problem they suffer from, then to dialogue
What motivated Dr. Abdel-Zahir to turn to this specialty exactly?
In fact, when I was young, my father, may God have mercy on him, fell and suffered a fracture of the leg bone, and one of the causes of his death, may God have mercy on him, was at that time studying elementary school specifically in the third grade of primary school, then I wished I could save my father and fix these fractures, so I decided to become an orthopedic doctor Thank God, this was achieved.
Where did Dr. Abdel-Zahir start practicing his specialty?
I started at King Khalid National Guard Hospital in Jeddah, and after that I moved to King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah and got the Arab Board and the Saudi Board and I was the first, praise be to God, in the year 2000 AD, after which I got a scholarship to the University of Toronto, Canada to obtain subspecialties in sports medicine, artificial joints, upper limbs and complex fractures In orthopedics, I returned to the homeland in December 2004 and started at Al-Nour Specialized Hospital. I performed, praise be to God, many cases of knee joints, hips and cruciate ligaments, and I stayed there for about fifteen years, then I resigned from the hospital due to circumstances after the distance.
Likewise, since February 2005, I joined the Saudi German Hospital in Jeddah, where I performed many major and complex operations, including joints, sports medicine, fractures and upper limbs, and I was with the grace of God Almighty and I am still working in the Saudi German Hospital full time, thank God.
Situations you passed through to patients, and through which you recommend advice to those whose conditions are similar?
There are many situations with patients, and in most cases the cases are similar, but whenever the doctor goes through a situation, he learns from him personally and for the patient. I have learned, praise be to God, to speak with the patient in detail before the operation and explain to him the benefits and disadvantages of the operation, God forbid, and I offer him the appropriate treatment for his condition, and the patient must choose.
Which is better joint replacement or oil needles?
It is not possible to compare the oil needles and joint operations, as the roughness has four degrees in the first and second degree.
The third and fourth degree If the patient suffers from excruciating pain with exhaustion of all conservative means in treatment of oil and other needles, then the process of changing the joint can be performed, God willing, so that the normal movement of the patient returns, but within certain limits.
Why do some people get roughness of the knee at a young age?
Roughness in youth is either due to hereditary causes such as deviation in the anterior limbs or deviation in soap, or it is due to fractures in the inside of the joint and thus causes roughness, as well as ligament and cartilage laceration is one of the causes of roughness, especially for athletes.
Is there a certain degree of disease in which the patient sees the doctor?
Yes, if the pain began to bother the patient, the patient must realize the importance of losing weight, not stressing the knee joint, not sitting on the floor, and not going up and down stairs.
Are there preventive instructions before a person becomes rough?
One of the most important instructions is to maintain the ideal weight as much as possible because every one kilogram in the body comes down by 7 kilograms per square centimeter on the knee, as well as strengthening the quadriceps muscle, which helps in knee movement.
How long does the patient need after the operation to practice his normal daily life with confidence?
After the joint replacement operation, the period is usually within 3 months, God Almighty willing, if the operation was performed correctly, as well as applying the steps of physical therapy in a proper way.
For those who do not want to perform operations What advice would you give him?
Weight loss is the first step and not sitting on the ground, as well as praying on a chair and avoiding climbing and descending stairs. It is recommended that he take oily needles if advised by his doctor.
What is the percentage of men and women suffering from osteoarthritis?
I do not have an accurate statistic, but I think that the percentage of females is more than 65% females 35% males. God knows
Are there types of artificial joints?
In the fourth degree of roughness, and if the patient has exhausted all conservative treatment means, the joint replacement process comes, and there are many artificial joints of different degrees.
Joint pain has become a disease that affects many What are its types and causes?
The causes of joint pain include genetic factors. Rheumatoid disease And numerous joint diseases Which are treated by internists and cartilage injuries, through which the patient must be examined and multiple rays, including magnetic resonance rays, are treated by orthopedists.
Does lifestyle have a direct effect on increasing stiffness and joint pain? Did we talk about it?
Yes, because among some of our habits we Saudis are one of the causes of roughness, as well as excessive eating, which leads to weight gain, which thus affects the joints, so we must avoid some of the habits of our health.
Some doctors mention that the increase in the use of some cortisone drugs and others contributes to increased knee cartilage erosion, reconciling this saying, Doctor?
Yes, a lot of cortisone inside the joint is not recommended because of the damage it causes cartilage erosion and increased fragility, but a needle every 6 months if the patient benefits from it, there is no problem.
What are the components of joints in the human body and what is the relationship of ligaments and tendons?
The joint is the meeting of the end of the thigh bone and the beginning of the shin bone, and there is the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, the lateral ligaments, the joint vesicle, and the change of the joint is the peeling of the ends of the thigh bone and the leg while preserving the side ligaments and dressing them with two metal pieces affixed by bone cement and placed between the two metal pieces, a high piece of plastic the quality
Does exercise and strengthening the muscles relieve the pain of roughness or perhaps hide it?
Strengthening the quadriceps muscle is very important because it relieves knee joint pain and therefore I advise everyone to exercise continuously to reduce weight and focus on the quadriceps muscle because it greatly contributes to relieving knee joint pain
There has been a lot of talk about stem cells, which is an native treatment for changing joints. Should we talk about that?
Stem cells: No, it is not yet all research in mice and animals
What are the causes of osteoporosis, and is there a specific age for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is more common in females after menopause and increases with lack of movement and lack of activity, and sometimes the genetic factor may play an important role.
How does a person protect himself from osteoporosis, and does it have anything to do with a person''s childhood?
There are many steps, most notably the exercise and periodic examination of the bones, especially for the elderly every year, and now medicine has progressed in this area, there is a standard for fragility and many treatment methods according to the patient''s condition.
Shoulder stiffness: Is it considered one of the types of roughness, what are its causes, and how can a person protect himself from it?
Shoulder stiffness has nothing to do with roughness. It is very high for diabetics, and he must do exercises, sports, and control diabetes
Some sports practitioners suffer some injuries What are the most prominent sports injuries?
The knee cartilage injury is one of the most noticeable injuries to athletes, as is the anterior cruciate ligament injury, as well as the ankle sprain and hernia injuries Each case has a treatment and has supervised some cases of Saudi football stars and treated some of them.
Some doctors mention that the increase in the use of some cortisone drugs and others contributes to increased knee cartilage erosion, reconciling this saying, Doctor?
Yes, a lot of cortisone inside the joint is not recommended because of the damage it causes cartilage erosion and increased fragility, but a needle every 6 months if the patient benefits from it, there is no problem.
What are the components of joints in the human body and what is the relationship of ligaments and tendons?
The joint is the meeting of the end of the thigh bone and the beginning of the shin bone, and there is the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, the lateral ligaments, the joint vesicle, and the change of the joint is the peeling of the ends of the thigh bone and the leg while preserving the side ligaments and dressing them with two metal pieces affixed by bone cement and placed between the two metal pieces, a high piece of plastic the quality
Does exercise and strengthening the muscles relieve the pain of roughness or perhaps hide it?
Strengthening the quadriceps muscle is very important because it relieves knee joint pain and therefore I advise everyone to exercise continuously to reduce weight and focus on the quadriceps muscle because it greatly contributes to relieving knee joint pain
There has been a lot of talk about stem cells, which is an native treatment for changing joints. Should we talk about that?
Stem cells: No, it is not yet all research in mice and animals
What are the causes of osteoporosis, and is there a specific age for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is more common in females after menopause and increases with lack of movement and lack of activity, and sometimes the genetic factor may play an important role.
How does a person protect himself from osteoporosis, and does it have anything to do with a person''s childhood?
There are many steps, most notably the exercise and periodic examination of the bones, especially for the elderly every year, and now medicine has progressed in this area, there is a standard for fragility and many treatment methods according to the patient''s condition.
Shoulder stiffness: Is it considered one of the types of roughness, what are its causes, and how can a person protect himself from it?
Shoulder stiffness has nothing to do with roughness. It is very high for diabetics, and he must do exercises, sports, and control diabetes
Some sports practitioners suffer some injuries What are the most prominent sports injuries?
The knee cartilage injury is one of the most noticeable injuries to athletes, as is the anterior cruciate ligament injury, as well as the ankle sprain and hernia injuries Each case has a treatment and has supervised some cases of Saudi football stars and treated some of them.
