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Kai Huang1, Bingyuan Lin1, Yiyang Liu1
1Department of Orthopedics, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, China.
Stem Cells International
|September 19, 2022
Summary
Bacterial biofilm (BBF) is a primary cause of chronic osteomyelitis, hindering antibiotic effectiveness and leading to recurrent infections. Effective treatment strategies focus on antibiotic therapies and surgical debridement to combat this persistent infection.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chronic osteomyelitis is a complex bone infection often characterized by poor vascularity and antibiotic resistance.
- Bacterial biofilm (BBF) formation is a critical factor in the pathogenesis of chronic osteomyelitis, contributing to treatment challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the role of bacterial biofilm in the development, persistence, and treatment of chronic osteomyelitis.
- To review current and potential strategies for preventing and treating chronic osteomyelitis, with a focus on biofilm disruption.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using keywords such as 'chronic osteomyelitis,' 'bacterial biofilm,' 'infection,' and 'debridement' in major Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang, Wipu) up to December 2020.
- Analysis and summary of relevant literature to understand the impact of bacterial biofilm on chronic osteomyelitis.
Main Results:
- Bacterial biofilm significantly enhances bacterial resistance to antibiotics due to its protective matrix.
- Biofilm formation on necrotic bone and soft tissue impedes complete bacterial clearance, leading to recurrent infections and treatment failures in chronic osteomyelitis.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the molecular biology and signaling pathways of osteomyelitis biofilms is crucial for developing targeted therapies.
- Current clinical translation efforts for chronic osteomyelitis focus on combining antibiotic strategies with surgical debridement to effectively manage biofilm infections.
