Complex Foot Infection Treated with Surgical Debridement and Antibiotic Loaded Calcium Sulfate - A Retrospective Cohort Study of 137 Cases

Complex foot infections involving bone and soft tissue in patients with co-morbidities such as diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are a cause of significant hospital admission. They are associated with substantial economic costs to health services worldwide. Historically, severe foot infection has been treated with surgical debridement and prolonged courses of systemic antibiotics. Prolonged systemic antibiotic use increases the risk of drug side effects, antimicrobial resistance and Clostridium difficile infection.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - July 22, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Robert Morley, Matt Rothwell, Dr John Stephenson, Liza McIlvenny, Frank Webb, Aaron Barber Tags: Original Research Source Type: research