Ozone Therapy for a Soccer Player With Osteitis Pubis: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Sports Medicine
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Osteitis pubis (OP) is a painful condition affecting athletes involved in repetitive kicking or running activities.
• Conventional treatments for OP often yield suboptimal outcomes, necessitating exploration of novel therapeutic approaches.
• Ozone therapy, a treatment modality with applications in various musculoskeletal conditions, is investigated as a potential alternative for OP.

Observation:

• A 30-year-old amateur soccer player with diagnosed OP underwent six months of conservative treatment including physiotherapy and analgesics without symptom relief.
• The patient sought alternative therapies at a sports medicine clinic due to persistent pain and lack of improvement.

Findings:

• The patient received three sessions of ozone injections at 10-day intervals.
• Significant pain reduction and symptom resolution were observed at 1, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-ups.
• The athlete successfully returned to pre-injury competition level after the first injection, with no recurrence noted during the 12-month follow-up period.

Implications:

• Ozone injection therapy presents a viable and effective treatment option for osteitis pubis in athletes.
• This case highlights the potential of ozone therapy as an alternative to conventional treatments for refractory OP.
• Further research into ozone therapy for sports-related injuries is warranted to establish its efficacy and safety profile.