Ozone therapy for musculoskeletal disorders Current concepts.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical science
• Medical therapy
• Pain management

Background:

• Medical ozone therapy utilizes a mixture of oxygen (O2) and ozone (O3).
• Ozone possesses antalgic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
• Therapeutic effects stem from improved tissue oxygenation and cellular metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of medical ozone therapy in musculoskeletal disorders.
• To elucidate the mechanisms of action of ozone therapy.
• To assess the safety profile of O2-O3 therapy.

Main Methods:

• Administration of medical oxygen-ozone (O2-O3) mixture.
• Application of therapy for various musculoskeletal conditions.
• Adherence to precisely defined treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

• O2-O3 therapy demonstrated effectiveness in pain reduction across numerous musculoskeletal conditions.
• Conditions treated include low back pain, disk herniation, osteoarthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Therapy showed a low incidence of adverse effects when used judiciously.

Conclusions:

• Medical ozone therapy is an effective treatment for pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
• The therapy offers benefits through improved cellular metabolism and reduced oxidative stress.
• Ozone therapy presents a safe therapeutic option for pain management in indicated conditions.