Question
Pain and swelling in the left knee, with pain also occurring in the right knee, with a history of about two months. Seeking comprehensive treatment methods for knee osteomyelitis.
Answer
Osteomyelitis of the knee is an infectious periosteal injury caused by the inflammation, expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal hemorrhage of the periosteum and its blood vessels, leading to a creeping periosteal damage or suppurative bacterial invasion. It is recommended to use topical medications for treatment, along with internal Chinese medicine treatments that promote flexibility and blood circulation, reduce swelling and pain, activate blood circulation to dissipate stasis, and expel wind and cold.