Abstract:BackgroundDiabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is serious chronic complication that causes disability or death in diabetic patients. Antibiotic-loaded bone cement is an effective sustained-release system for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis and induces biofilm formation. This study aimed to valuate the outcomes and summarize the experiences of bone cement loaded with vancomycin combined with other comprehensive interventions in the treatment of DFO.MethodsOne hundred and twelve involved feet in 93 patients … Show more
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