是的。术语脊柱的“退行性变化”是指脊柱骨关节炎。骨关节炎是关节炎最常见的类型。医疗护理专业人员也可能将其称为退行性关节炎或退行性关节病。
脊柱骨关节炎最常发生在颈部和腰部。随着年龄的增长,脊柱的骨头(称为椎骨)之间起到缓冲作用的软盘会变干和收缩。这使椎骨之间的间隙缩小,并可能出现骨刺。
脊柱逐渐变得僵硬,并丧失灵活性。在某些情况下,脊柱上的骨刺会挤压神经根,引起疼痛、无力或麻木感。
如果您患有骨关节炎,您的医疗护理专业人员将与您合作制定治疗和疼痛管理计划。其中可能包括锻炼、药物和保护关节的措施。您的医生也可能会推荐您去看风湿病医生、物理治疗师或整形外科医生。
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Jan. 23, 2024Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/zh-hans/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis/expert-answers/arthritis/faq-20058457