Duration of periostitis of the knee
Compared to the heel or ankle joint, the knee is not exposed to such a great load in everyday life, but can be protected more easily, as long as the contact surfaces of the thigh and lower leg bones are not affected, which is very rare. Therefore, there is no direct pressure on the inflamed areas, which promotes healing. So if the patient refrains from strong pressure and uses the positive effect of an anti-inflammatory medication, healing can be completed after about 4 weeks.