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Hyperbaric oxygen for osteomyelitis in a compromised host.

Lawrence A Delasotta1, Andrew Hanflik, Griffin Bicking

  • 1Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA.

The Open Orthopaedics Journal
|June 5, 2013
PubMed
Summary
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Post-traumatic osteomyelitis can be challenging to treat, especially in patients with multiple health issues. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise as an effective adjunctive treatment for refractory osteomyelitis in compromised hosts.

Keywords:
Hyperbaric oxygeninfectionosteomyelitistraumavascular disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

Background:

  • Post-traumatic osteomyelitis is a rare complication of closed fractures.
  • Standard treatments include debridement, antibiotics, and hardware removal.
  • Treating refractory infections in patients with comorbidities is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the successful use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as an adjunct treatment.
  • To address recurrent post-traumatic osteomyelitis in a compromised host.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved a patient with recurrent post-traumatic osteomyelitis.
  • The patient underwent aggressive debridement, hardware removal, and multiple antibiotic courses.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was administered as an adjunct treatment.

Main Results:

  • Successful resolution of recurrent post-traumatic osteomyelitis was achieved.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was effective in a compromised host despite previous treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be considered as an adjunct for refractory osteomyelitis in compromised hosts.
  • HBOT offers a potential treatment option for challenging osteomyelitis cases.