Arthritis/Reversal of Arthritis
Disc regeneration: reversibility is possible
in spinal osteoarthritis. Ressel, OJ. ICA Review March/April
1989 pp. 39 -61.
From the abstract:
Historically, osteoarthritis has been regarded
as a common, slowly progressive disorder seen most often in
the elderly that affects the weight bearing joints, the peripheral
and axial articulations, and the spine...clinically, osteoarthritis
has been universally accepted as an integral consequence
of aging. The condition is considered to be the product of
various pathobiomechanical alterations in joint function,
a “wear and tear” sequelae.
It is only in the past
few years that increased knowledge about the histopathology,
biomechanics, biochemistry, and metabolic properties of normal
and osteoarthritic tissue structures has given clinicians any
hope of being able to deal with osteoarthritis.
When patient
care is related to the pathology, pathophysiology, and the
kinesiopathology of this condition, arrest and even reversal
is possible.
Osteoarthritis, chiropractic, and nutrition: osteoarthritis
considered as a natural part of a three stage subluxation
complex: its reversibility: its relevance and treatability
by chiropractic and nutritional correlates. Berkson DL Med
Hypotheses 1991 Dec; 36(4):356-67
From the abstract:
It is proposed that chiropractic and nutritional
treatment contribute to the amelioration and perhaps reversal
of osteoarthritis (OA). It is further proposed that the chiropractic
manipulative thrust is, in effect, treating dysfunctional bio-mechanics
of joints, affecting positive cartilaginous change.
The pathophysiology
and multi-factorial causes of OA are reviewed. New interpretations
of the literature surrounding OA are discussed which offer
arguments for OA's treatment and reversal through chiropractic
manipulation and nutritional support. Presented is a new model
of the chiropractic concept of subluxation (abnormal joint
complex resulting in fixation or decrease in normal range of
motion) and the chiropractic manipulative thrust. The associated
histologic correlates are also discussed. A review of the literature
of anti-inflammatory and muscle/joint complex supportive nutrients
appropriate for OA is presented…a complete treatment
protocol for OA is summarized.
Rheumatoid arthritis, a case
report. Nelson W. Chiropractic Technique 1990; 2:17-19.
From
the abstract:
A case of rheumatoid arthritis is presented where
chiropractic therapy apparently produced homeostasis and a
symptom free patient.
This is the case of a 51-year-old registered
nurse with previously diagnosed RA of 6 months duration. After
4 weeks of care her hand spasms had eased and by 6 weeks the
patient had stopped using anti-inflammatory drugs. After 8
weeks all the pain was gone; the patient was able to go dancing….After
8 months of treatment she attended her daughter’s wedding
with practically no pain. After 12 months she was generally
pain free unless she altered her diet…After 30 months
the patient broke all treatment rules with no articular or
tissue pain.
Note: The Bennett method of chiropractic was the
technique used.
Experimental models of osteoarthritis:
the role of immobilization. Videman T. Clinical Biomechanics,
1987; 2:223-229.
From the abstract:
Evidence is reviewed from animal experiments
supporting the hypothesis that immobilization, for whatever
reason, is one of the pathogenic factors in musculoskeletal
degeneration. It shows beyond reasonable doubt that immobilization
is not only a cause of osteoarthritis but that it delays the
healing process.
Note: It was observed that arthritic changes
were observed after only a few weeks of immobilization
Osteoarthritis:
a review of the cell biology involved and evidence for reversibility.
Bland, JH, Cooper SM, and SEM Arthritis Rheum 14 (2): 106-133,
1984.
The reversibility of osteoarthritis. Bland, JH. American
Journal of Medicine, 75:16-26, 1983.
A 5-year follow-up of 50
cases of idiopathic osteoarthritis of the hip. Seifert M, et
al. Ann Rheum Dis 28:325, 1969.
Spontaneous reversal of osteoarthritis
is noted.
Incidence and prognosis of the coxarthrosis. Danielsson
LG. Acta Orthop Scand (Suppl) 66; 1-114, 1964. Reversal of
osteoarthritis is shown possible.
Spontaneous recovery of the
hip joint in degenerative joint disease. Perry GH et al. An
Rheum Dis 31:440-448, 1972
Restoration of the femoral head after
collapse in OA. Storey et al. Ann Rheum Dis 30:406-412, 1971
The
chiropractic medical management of hyperuricemia and gouty
arthritis. Hicks L. American Chiropractor 1991; 13:12-15.
Atlanto-axial
subluxation and upward translocation of the odontoid in rheumatoid
arthritis. Rana NA, Hancock DO, Taylor AR, Hill AGS, Am J Bone
Joint Surg 55A: 1304, 1973.
Research has shown that most patients
with rheumatoid arthritis have severe spinal misalignments.
Brain
stem compression in rheumatoid arthritis. Mayer, JW et al JAMA
Nov.1, 1976-Vol.236, No.18.
“Involvement of the cervical
spine, particularly the atlanto-axial (C-1 to C-2) area, by
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may result in serious complications,
including quadraparesis, vertebral artery insufficiency and
even death. Pathologic conditions of the cervical spine are
common in RA and may occur in as many as 86% of patients with
this disease…The
incidence of roentgenographic evidence of serious C-1 to
C-2 subluxations has been reported as high as 25%.”
OA
of the hip: a study of the nature and evolution of the disease.
Harrison MHM et al J Bone Joint Surg 35B: 598-626, 1953
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