osteomyelitis

Review

The Effect of Withholding Antibiotics Prior to Bone Biopsy in Patients With Suspected Osteomyelitis: A Meta-analysis of the Literature

08/01/2019

Lawrence A. Lavery , DPM, MPH;

Orhan K. Öz ;

Javier La Fontaine , DPM, MS, MEd;

Andrew Crisologo , DPM;

Dane K. Wukich ;

The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the effect of withholding antibiotics prior to obtaining a bone biopsy in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis.

The aim of this meta-analysis is...

08/01/2019

Wounds

Online Exclusive

A Closer Look At Oral Antimicrobial Therapy For Pedal Osteomyelitis

06/05/2019

Michael McCann , DPM;

With a rising incidence of osteomyelitis, this author reviews the literature and suggests the use of oral antimicrobial regimens for osteomyelitis could facilitate infection remission, and potentially result in lower patient morbidity and...

With a rising incidence of...

06/05/2019

Podiatry Today

Original Research

Do Antibiotic-impregnated Calcium Sulfate Beads Improve the Healing of Neuropathic Foot Ulcers With Osteomyelitis Undergoing Surgical Debridement?

06/01/2019

Brigitte Scammell ;

Andrew Peter Dekker ;

Chukwudi Uzoho ;

This study aims to determine if antibiotic-impregnated CAS beads improved the healing of neuropathic foot ulcers with proven osteomyelitis undergoing surgical debridement.

This study aims to determine if...

06/01/2019

Wounds

Feature

Point-Counterpoint: Are Oral Antibiotics Better Than IV Antibiotics For Osteomyelitis?

01/24/2019

Andrew J. Meyr , DPM, FACFAS;

Jeffrey C. Karr , DPM;

Jennifer A. Skolnik , DPM;

Oral. These authors argue oral antibiotic therapy can be a reasonable first-line treatment for osteomyelitis, citing its efficacy and lower risk of adverse effects. By Andrew J. Meyr, DPM, and Jennifer A. Skolnik, DPM

Oral. These authors argue oral...

01/24/2019

Podiatry Today

Educational Report

Osteomyelitis Presenting as a Chronic Deep Soft Tissue Ulcer

10/21/2018

BACKGROUND: Chronic diabetic, plantar wounds are often treated with routine (often weekly) debridement, offloading, and specialty dressings. Plain radiographs may be taken as baseline during the initial evaluation and are usually not...

BACKGROUND: Chronic diabetic,...

10/21/2018

Wounds

Evidence Corner

Diagnosing Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis

02/09/2017

Laura Bolton

02/09/2017

Wounds

Current Research

Intraosseous Approach to Treat Osteomyelitis and to Monitor Oxygen Levels During Hyperbaric Treatment

11/07/2016