Question
Experiencing knee pain and effusion, inquiring about the treatment methods for osteomylitis.
Answer
Osteomylitis is a condition caused by damage to the periosteum and blood vessels due to expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal hemorrhage, as well as blood clot organization, periosteal hyperplasia, and inflammatory changes. It can also be an infectious periosteal damage caused by purulent bacterial infection. It is recommended to adopt topical medication treatment and complement it with oral medications, such as Chinese herbal ointments that promote flexibility, blood circulation, reduce swelling, alleviate pain, activate blood circulation, dissipate stasis, and expel wind and cold. These are absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin, directly acting on the affected area to promote recovery.