Factors associated with adverse postoperative outcomes in patients with long bone post-traumatic osteomyelitis

DiscussionPatients with long bone PTOM and extensive soft tissue defects often fail to develop complete remission of their symptoms by 12  months postoperatively. Sequential administration of parenteral and oral antibiotics may help to limit infection recurrence. Further research is required to inform optimal treatment strategy.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research