Antibiotics Vs Surgical Resection in Foot and Ankle Osteomyelitis

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Authors

Travis Rich, Corewell Health Fellow
Marshall G. Solomon, Corewell Health

Description

Osteomyelitis, a serious bone infection, is particularly challenging in diabetic patients due to poor vascularization and impaired immune response.1 Timely and effective treatment is essential to prevent severe complications, including limb loss or even death.2 This study aims to evaluate the likelihood of surgical excision or amputation versus antibiotic treatment alone in diabetic patients with bone biopsyconfirmed acute osteomyelitis of the lower extremity.

Publication Date

5-9-2024

Disciplines

Podiatry

Recommended Citation

Rich T, Solomon MG. Antibiotics vs surgical resection in foot and ankle osteomyelitis. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.

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2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.