Hyperbaric oxygen treatment of refractory osteomyelitis.
Of 70 patients with refractory osteomyelitis who received treatment with hyperbaric oxygen, all improved and 63% have remained free of disease. Treatment is supplemental to properly timed surgery and antibiotic therapy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*