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[Chronic osteomyelitis: open excision and grafting after saucerization (author's transl)]
Abstract:
From January 1960 to January 1974, 180 cases of chronic osteomyelitis were treated by the same surgeon in the infection unit of Notre-Dame Hospital in Montreal. Of these cases, 71.4% were treated by saucerization, followed by secondary closure or by skin grafting. In ten cases (5.4%) the limb was amputated. However, in 39 cases two similar techniques of open excision and grafting were used. The infection was mostly traumatic in origin and a staphylococcus was cultured in 75% of cases. The organism was sensitive to cloxacillin and dicloxacillin in the majority of cases. Since 50% of these 39 cases were referred for amputation, the results were much betts. Two late recurrences were recently seen and treated, one 17 years and one 4 years after the initial treatment.
Insights
Chronic osteomyelitis treatment using open excision and grafting showed promising results, even in severe cases referred for amputation. This method proved effective, with only two late recurrences observed over many years.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Techniques
Context:
- Chronic osteomyelitis presents a significant treatment challenge.
- Trauma is a common origin for chronic osteomyelitis.
- Staphylococcus aureus is frequently implicated in osteomyelitis infections.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of open excision and grafting for chronic osteomyelitis.
- To compare outcomes of different surgical treatments for osteomyelitis.
- To assess the long-term success rates of osteomyelitis management.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of 180 chronic osteomyelitis cases treated between 1960 and 1974.
- Saucerization was the primary method (71.4%), while open excision and grafting were used in 39 cases.
- Open excision and grafting yielded favorable results, particularly in cases referred for amputation, with a low recurrence rate.
Impact:
- Highlights the effectiveness of open excision and grafting in managing complex osteomyelitis.
- Provides insights into long-term outcomes and recurrence patterns.
- Informs surgical decision-making for chronic osteomyelitis, potentially reducing amputations.