Question
A 5-year-old child often complains of leg pain. What is the treatment for osteomyelitis of the tibia?
Answer
Osteomyelitis of the tibia can be treated with oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation, and it is important to avoid overexertion. Physical therapy can be combined as well. It is usually caused by long-term wear and tear or prolonged sitting and standing, and sometimes regional trauma can also lead to it.