Patient's question:
Child bumped their knee and it hurts so much they can't walk. Took the child to the hospital for a thorough examination, and it was diagnosed as synovitis. How is pediatric periostitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Periostitis is caused by the expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal laceration of the periosteum and its blood vessels, leading to the organization of hematoma, periosteal hyperplasia, and inflammatory changes. Treatment generally involves taking oral anti-inflammatory and blood-activating drugs while applying local cold compresses to alleviate symptoms. If necessary, isolation treatment may be required.Based on your condition, the child's symptoms are relatively mild, so conservative treatment can be used. You can warm your hands by rubbing them together and use your thumb to press six acupoints on the affected leg with the injured synovitis. The pressure should start light and gradually increase until a tingling sensation is felt at the additional points.
If there is no improvement, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. This has no side effects and does not interfere with the child's growth and development. During the recovery period, it is important to pay attention to increasing movement. Patients generally recover completely within about one to two weeks.