Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis) : Treatments
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The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection and prevent it from getting worse. Antibiotics will be given to destroy the bacteria that are causing the infection. For infections that do not go away, surgery may be needed to remove dead ...
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Osteomyelitis refers to a bone infection, almost always caused by a bacteria. Over time, the result can be destruction of the bone itself.
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Bone grafting is a surgical procedure by which new bone or a replacement material is placed into spaces between or around broken bone ( fractures ) or holes in bone (defects) to aid in healing. Purpose Bone grafting is used to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly.
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A bone graft is surgery to place new bone into spaces around a broken bone or bone defects.
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Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that places new bone or a replacement material into spaces between or around broken bone (fractures) or in holes in bone (defects) to aid in healing. Purpose Bone grafting is used to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly.
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