Osteomyelitis is a challenging condition characterized by the invasion of external microorganisms into the bone, often linked with diabetes mellitus (DM), making it difficult to treat. It is costly for healthcare, imposing a significant social burden with a substantial financial impact on healthcare resources to avoid amputation [1]. The complexity of treating osteomyelitis necessitates close collaboration among various medical specialists: surgeons, infectious disease experts, endocrinologists, and podiatrists, as patients with osteomyelitis commonly have other complicating health issues.
Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis (DFO)
Biz, Carlo;Ruggieri, Pietro
2025
Abstract
Osteomyelitis is a challenging condition characterized by the invasion of external microorganisms into the bone, often linked with diabetes mellitus (DM), making it difficult to treat. It is costly for healthcare, imposing a significant social burden with a substantial financial impact on healthcare resources to avoid amputation [1]. The complexity of treating osteomyelitis necessitates close collaboration among various medical specialists: surgeons, infectious disease experts, endocrinologists, and podiatrists, as patients with osteomyelitis commonly have other complicating health issues.
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