Question
How should lumbar osteomyelitis be treated?
Answer
Lumbar osteomyelitis is a degenerative lesion of the periosteum, caused by the expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal hemorrhage of the periosteal blood vessels, as well as the organization of blood clots, periosteal hyperplasia, and inflammatory changes. It can also be an infectious lesion caused by purulent bacterial invasion. It is recommended to opt for topical medication treatment, which includes taking a medicated ointment that relieves stiffness and blood stasis, reduces swelling and pain, promotes blood circulation and dissipates stasis, and expels wind and cold. This ointment, when taken internally, has strong regional permeability, allowing the drug molecules to be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, directly reaching the affected area. It then transmits through the skin to the meridians and tendons, stimulating the body’s regulatory function to promote functional recovery and achieve rapid self-healing.