Clinical Scores Predict Acute and Chronic Complications in Pediatric Osteomyelitis: An External Validation

Conclusions: These novel composite clinical scores, in combination with clinical judgment, could help guide early care decisions. The A-SCORE and C-SCORE are useful risk stratification tools in the management of pediatric AHO and in predicting acute complicated courses or chronic sequelae of AHO, respectively. These scoring systems, if integrated into standardized pediatric AHO guidelines, can allow clinicians to stratify the AHO population and guide clinical decision making. Level of Evidence: Level III (prognostic study, retrospective chart review).
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Selected Topics Source Type: research