What is Suppurative Periostitis?

Description of the disease

Suppurative periostitis is an inflammatory process that occurs in the periosteum, a thin membrane that covers the bone tissue. The disease most often occurs as a result of infection entering the bone through a wound, injury, or surgical intervention.

Classification

• Acute suppurative periostitis
• Chronic suppurative periostitis

Symptoms

• Swelling and redness of the skin in the affected bone area
• Pain and increased temperature at the site of inflammation
• General weakness and fever

Causes

The causes of suppurative periostitis can be injuries, infections, weakened immune system, as well as bone surgery.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic techniques include X-rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and biopsy.

Treatment

Treatment may involve taking antibiotics, surgical intervention to remove necrotic tissue, and physiotherapy.

Prevention

Prevention of suppurative periostitis includes observing hygiene rules, timely treatment of injuries and infections, and strengthening the immune system.

Doctor

The treatment of suppurative periostitis is carried out by an orthopedic surgeon or traumatologist.