The medications used to treat osteochondritis are NSAIDs and antibiotics. Stress periostitis and infectious periostitis are common in osteochondritis dissecans.
It is recommended to use medication under the guidance of a doctor, and the specific medication program is different for different cases.
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Osteochondritis dissecans is usually accompanied by pain, in the absence of contraindications, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be used to alleviate the pain, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac diethylamide and so on, and if the pain is severe, it can be combined with central analgesics, such as Tramadol delayed-release tablets. Care should be taken to avoid long-term use.
2. Antibiotics: If it is infectious osteochondritis, it can be treated with antibiotics, and broad-spectrum antibiotics can be used in the acute stage, and then according to the results of bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test, the corresponding antibiotic treatment can be selected.
In addition, periostitis may also be caused by tumor invasion, and should be treated with anti-tumor drugs as prescribed by the doctor.
Osteochondritis dissecans advocates the combination of medication and functional exercise in the treatment process to prevent complications. The treatment program may have individual differences, should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, not blindly self-medication.