Sterilization using Antibiotic-impregnated Porous Hydroxyapatite Block for Osteomyelitis of Rib and Sternum: A Case Report

Antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer as a definitive treatment for post-arthroscopy shoulder destructive osteomyelitis: case report and review of literature

Arthroscopic revision of rotator cuff lesions is an increasingly popular procedure with a relatively safe profile. However, associated deep articular infection has been described, with potentially destructive joint sequelae. When occurring, it poses the double challenge of eradicating the infectious agent while preserving the articulation and its function. Experience remains scarce and is mostl...

Antibiotic impregnated cement spacer for salvage of diabetic osteomyelitis.

BACKGROUND Florid infection and osteomyelitis of the forefoot in patients with diabetic neuropathy often requires minor amputation, with risk of subsequent reulceration, reamputation, and patient dissatisfaction. We investigated use of an antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer (ACS) to release antibiotic locally to resolve residual infection and to fill the cavity created by debridement. METHOD...

Osteomyelitis of sternum and rib after breast prosthesis implantation: A rare or underestimated infection?

Sternum and rib osteomyelitis complicated from breast implant infection is rare. We report a case of early sternum and rib osteomyelitis occurred during breast implant infection managed in an inter-regional referral center for bone/joint infections in the south of France.

Antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer as definitive management for osteomyelitis

BACKGROUND Osteomyelitis is a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. There is a lack of scientific evidence to guide treatment. The purpose of this study was to report the clinical outcome of unplanned retention of antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer (ACS) in the management of osteomyelitis. METHODS Eight patients (7 with tibial infections and 1 with a calcaneal infection) with osteomyelitis re...

Primary osteomyelitis of sternum.