General healing time of periostitis
A general statement regarding the healing period of a bone skin inflammation is always very difficult. There is a multiplicity of factors, which affect the healing time and can affect these both negatively and positively. For example, the omission of stress or the use of anti-inflammatory drugs are important control variables when it comes to the time until the inflammation has healed.
If all factors are correct, about four weeks can be taken as a rough guideline. It is important, however, to gradually increase the load on the bone in question again afterwards. Otherwise, a “relapse” can occur and the healing process must start all over again.
This has a positive influence on healing
The most important positive influencing factor is undoubtedly the relief of the affected bone. Many periosteal inflammations are sport-induced. This is either caused by overloading or by incorrect postures or positions during loading.
If there is no relief, the damaged periosteum will not be able to recover and regenerate sufficiently. Another decisive influencing factor is the correct intake of medication. As a rule, a combination of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs is used, since periostitis is a relatively painful disease.
In addition, “cold applications” can also have a positive effect on healing. However, their contribution is by far not as decisive as that of the first two. The cold counteracts the inflammatory process and has a slightly decongesting effect. Otherwise, as with any other illness, psychological aspects are a set screw, which can also have an influence on the duration. If the patient is in a caring environment, this also has a positive effect on the duration of the healing process.
This influences the healing process negatively
According to the positive influencing factors, it is especially the NOT keeping the required rest, which has a particularly negative effect on the healing time. As a result, the periosteum does not receive the necessary rest and relief, which is absolutely necessary for it to regenerate completely. In addition, the pain-sensitive layer of periosteum is surrounded by a thin layer of connective tissue, which completely disappears as protection during inflammation.
Their “rebuilding” also takes time and, above all, no stress. Furthermore, many other diseases have a negative effect on the healing process. Diabetes or a so-called PAVK – an almost complete occlusion of small blood vessels – ensure that the blood supply and thus also the nutrient supply in the area to be healed is reduced and regeneration therefore takes longer. Also the renunciation of anti-inflammatory drugs usually leads to a longer duration of the disease.
