%0 Case Reports
%T Ozone Therapy for a Soccer Player With Osteitis Pubis: A Case Report.
%A Demir Benli M
%A Arslan B
%J J Sport Rehabil
%V 33
%N 4
%D 2024 May 1
%M 38460508
%F 2.203
%R 10.1123/jsr.2023-0087
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Osteitis pubis (OP), which occurs as a result of excessive use of the symphysis pubis and parasymphysis bones, is more common in long-distance runners and kicking athletes, especially football players. Due to the poor results of commonly used treatments for OP, there is a need for investigation of more effective treatments, such as ozone therapy. Ozone therapy is used to treat a variety of diseases, including musculoskeletal conditions.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A 30-year-old amateur soccer player diagnosed with OP received conservative treatment with traditional physiotherapy and analgesic medications. After 6 months and no resolution of symptoms, the patient presented to the sports medicine outpatient clinic seeking alternative therapy options.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>The patient received ozone injections in 3 sessions administered at 10-day intervals. At 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after the treatment, the patient's complaints and pain levels were re-evaluated and examined. The patient was able to return to competition at the same level after the first injection. No recurrence was revealed at a minimum of 12 months of follow-up.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>In this article, we present a case in which OP was successfully treated with ozone injection.