Management of osteomyelitis.
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the medullary or cortical bone that is becoming more difficult to cure with the increasing prevalence of methicillin- and vancomycin-resistant organisms. This article discusses the etiology of osteomyelitis and the effectiveness of various treatment options.
Mandracchia
Vincent J
VJ
Broadlawns Medical Center, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA. vmandracchia@broadlawns.org
Sanders
Stephanie M
SM
Jaeger
Amy J
AJ
Nickles
W Ashton
WA
D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011817:Rabbits
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents