Epiphysitis

Epiphysitis is an inflammation of the adjacent part of the cartilage or bony segment of a long bone that has developed around the growth point. With this pathology, damage to the epiphyseal tubular bone is noted. Most often diagnosed in children, especially in adolescence. Every fifth case of the disease is a child's skeleton with growth. The second place is occupied by young men - male growth ends by the age of 25. The structure of the epiphysis resembles spongy hyaline cartilage.

The epiphysis is a periosteal structure hidden in the medial part of the bone. The development of inflammatory processes in this area is provoked by a number of factors. One of the most common of these is injury. The core of periosteal tissue is absent in this area. Therefore, ossification occurs. As a rule, all injuries that cause the development of an inflammatory reaction of the epiphysis and periarticular membrane come to this result. After the formation of a supraspinal lesion in the periosteal layer, pathological processes begin. The ossification process is accompanied by the formation of areas of overgrown cartilage-type tissue. Such areas are called “dysostotic epiphyseal sponge” in medicine.

Epiphyphyte is a condition characterized by inflammation of the bony epiphysis. This inflammation usually occurs during the last stage of bone formation. Epiphysitis can occur in any bone, but most commonly affects the femur (femur) and tibia (tibia).

Signs of epiphytitis

One of the main signs of epiphytitis is pain. It can manifest itself as acute or chronic. In addition, the patient