Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone. It is described as refractory when it persists or returns despite appropriate treatment. Care may involve targeted antibiotics, removal of infected or dead tissue and treatment of circulation or wound problems that interfere with healing.
HBOT can be considered as an adjunct in selected refractory cases. A 2018 systematic review found potentially beneficial outcomes in published reports of chronic osteomyelitis, generally after patients had received antibiotics and surgical treatment. Much of that evidence came from case series rather than randomized trials, so it does not guarantee success for an individual patient. HBOT should be coordinated with the surgical and infectious-disease team.
Jawbone damage and poor healing associated with certain bone-strengthening medications.
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Broken bones ranging from simple cracks to complex injuries involving surrounding tissue and circulation.
A rapidly spreading bacterial infection that destroys muscle and soft tissue and requires emergency care.
A serious collection of infection inside the skull that can affect the brain and neurological function.
A tick-borne bacterial infection that can affect the skin, joints, nervous system and other organs.
Rapidly spreading infections that destroy skin, fascia and other soft tissues and require emergency care.
A persistent or recurring bone infection that has not resolved despite appropriate standard treatment.
Reactivation of the chickenpox virus causing a painful blistering rash and sometimes persistent nerve pain.
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