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Diabetic foot osteomyelitis.

A Hartemann-Heurtier1, E Senneville

  • 1Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Department, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, AP-HP, université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie-Paris-6, 75013 Paris, France. agnes.heurtier@psl.ap-hop-paris.fr <agnes.heurtier@psl.ap-hop-paris.fr>

Diabetes & Metabolism
|February 5, 2008
PubMed
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Diabetic foot osteomyelitis, a common complication, is diagnosed via imaging and clinical signs. New antibiotic strategies offer non-surgical treatment options, potentially reducing the need for extensive surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Diabetology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Diabetic foot osteomyelitis is a frequent complication of infected foot wounds, affecting up to 66% of patients.
  • Diagnosis is often challenging, relying on non-healing wounds, bone exposure, and imaging.
  • Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and various Enterobacteriaceae.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for diabetic foot osteomyelitis.
  • To highlight the evolving role of antibiotics in managing this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic criteria, including clinical presentation and imaging techniques like plain radiographs.
  • Analysis of common causative pathogens and their antibiotic sensitivities.

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  • Evaluation of treatment modalities, including surgical resection, antibiotic therapy, and combined approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Plain radiographs are the initial diagnostic step, but advanced imaging may be needed if clinical suspicion persists despite normal radiographs.
    • Staphylococcus aureus is the most prevalent pathogen, but unusual bacteria can also cause infection.
    • Non-surgical management with prolonged antibiotic courses is increasingly recognized as effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis.
    • Antibiotic therapy, both alone and in combination with surgery, shows promise in treating this complex condition.
    • Further prospective trials are needed to define the optimal roles of surgery and antibiotics.