Joint pain (articular pain)

The pain is caused by joint degeneration whose state of progression can vary widely. The cause of degeneration is mechanical over-exertion due to a congenital, acquired or trauma-induced axial misalignment of the structures forming the hip-, shoulder or knee joint. In deformed joints the weight-bearing area is reduced so that the load pressure is increased by a factor of 4.

Persistant swelling of the joint, connective tissue disorders, chronic inflammations or infections weaken the joint’s cartilage. In this stage, the joint capsule, muscles and tendons begin to shorten. The patient gets tired faster and feels pain when exercising or walking.

Joint degeneration is a chronic process that can be slowed down, but not stopped. Conservative treatment options include remedial gymnastics, physical therapy, drugs and injections. If detected early, corrective surgery of misaligned joints is a promising therapy. In cases where a joint implant is the only viable option, the implants must be individually aligned and adjusted to optimally fit the patient’s physical needs. The joint implants must fit in size and shape and be appropriate to the patient’s level of physical activity.