The pustule is the connective tissue that surrounds the bones. It is extremely important, because it is responsible for the growth of bones in childhood, protects the joints, and also participates in bone splicing after fractures. Inflammation of the periosteum often begins in the outer or inner layer of the periosteum, and only then spreads to the remaining layers of the tissue.
Causes of inflammation of the periosteum
In general, the periosteum is inflamed in athletes. The most common reason for this ailment is an excessively fast and strong increase in the intensity of training. For example, inflammation of the periosteum of the foot often appears when the athlete does not control the pace of his run. Also, this ailment can occur when:
- prolonged overloads of muscles and joints;
- absence of rest between sports;
- "Shock" loads (if you run downhill).
But the inflammation of the periosteum of the elbow appears in people who produce stereotyped and repetitive movements, for example, such as extension or turn of the forearm. With a similar problem, professional carpenters and carpenters are often found.
Types of inflammation of the periosteum
Inflammation of the periosteum is simple, ossifying, fibrous and purulent form.
Simple inflammation of the periosteum of the hand or foot
This is an acute aseptic inflammatory process. His symptoms are hyperemia and a slight thickening of the periosteum. When palpation on the surface of the bone can detect tuberosity. Such inflammation develops after bruises, fractures or near inflammatory foci, which are localized in bone or muscle. In most cases, it subsides independently, but can lead to the onset of fibrous growths.
Inflammation of periosteum of ossifying form
This is a chronic inflammatory process that affects both connective and surrounding tissues. It develops with osteomyelitis , under varicose ulcers of the leg or, if there are tubercular foci in the cortical layer of the bone.
Fibrous inflammation of periosteum
This type of disease develops gradually and flows chronically. The causes of its appearance are long-lasting irritations affecting connective tissues, for example, with bone necrosis or joint inflammation.
Purulent inflammation of the periosteum
This disease develops when the periosteum is injured and infecting the infection. In some cases, doctors can not determine the source of the infection, but mostly it penetrates into the tissue from neighboring organs. Symptoms of purulent inflammation of the periosteum are:
- significant soreness;
- visible swelling in the affected area;
- reddening of tissues.
An inflammatory purulent process begins with hyperemia of the periosteum. It exudates, and then comes a purulent infiltration and the periosteum easily separates from the bone. Education can cause the outflow of pus to come out or lead to a disruption of bone nutrition and its necrosis.
Treatment of inflammation of the periosteum
Folk remedies can be used in the treatment of inflammation of the periosteum only if the process proceeds without pus. It is best to use cold herbal compresses with decoctions of chamomile, plantain or calendula. Also during the period of such therapy, it is necessary to completely eliminate the load on the damaged leg area.
Treatment of chronic inflammation of the periosteum should be performed using
- UHF ;
- sparing physical education;
- massotherapy.
In severe cases, the patient is shown a novocain blockade around the lesion. Before treating purulent inflammation of the periosteum, several examinations must be performed, as most patients should remove pus by surgical means, and then conduct antiseptic measures. In most cases, patients need medical drains and bandages.