{Reference Type}: Case Reports {Title}: Ozone Therapy for a Soccer Player With Osteitis Pubis: A Case Report. {Author}: Demir Benli M;Arslan B; {Journal}: J Sport Rehabil {Volume}: 33 {Issue}: 4 {Year}: 2024 May 1 {Factor}: 2.203 {DOI}: 10.1123/jsr.2023-0087 {Abstract}: BACKGROUND: 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.
METHODS: 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.
METHODS: 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.
CONCLUSIONS: In this article, we present a case in which OP was successfully treated with ozone injection.