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Summary
Pressure sores complicated by osteomyelitis in nursing home patients require high suspicion. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of foot osteomyelitis, particularly in the metatarsals, improve survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Podiatric Surgery
Background:
- Pressure ulcers are common in debilitated nursing home residents.
- Osteomyelitis is a severe complication of pressure ulcers, particularly in patients with vascular disease and dementia.
- Foot and ankle osteomyelitis presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in this population.