Discharge guidance for patients with knee osteoarthritis

Osteopathy of knee joint is a chronic disease. The limited hospitalization time determines that most patients will continue to receive diagnosis and treatment after discharge. Only systematic and standardized treatment can achieve better results. After leaving the hospital, you should also pay attention to the following matters:

First of all, we should pay attention to reasonable rest and avoid strenuous activities and lifting heavy objects.

The second is to keep warm, cold and moisture-proof.

Third, balance nutrition, eat more foods containing protein, calcium, collagen and isoflavones to make bones stronger, and avoid spicy food during taking Chinese medicine.

Fourth, maintain a scientific lifestyle, good mood and normal weight. Those who are overweight need to lose weight to reduce the load on their knees.

Fifth, return to the hospital on time one month after discharge, and it is not appropriate to return to the hospital at any time during the period.

The main purpose of knee joint exercise is to restore related muscle strength and improve joint function. These methods are as follows:

1. Knee joint related muscle strength exercise method: Take the supine position, the knee joint is in the straight position, the joint is still, the ankle joint is extended backward, and the muscles in the front thigh are tightened.

2. Take the supine position and bend the knee joint to the abdomen.

3, sitting exercise method:

① The patient sits with his legs drooping, flexed and stretched.

② If the knee joint cannot be straightened, the lower part of the affected limb will slowly press down, depending on the tolerance.