The effectiveness of systemic antibiotics for osteomyelitis of the foot in adults with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review protocol

Uddin, Akram; Russell, David; L. Game, Frances; Santos, Derek; J. Siddle, Heidi

doi:10.1186/s13047-022-00554-3

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The effectiveness of systemic antibiotics for osteomyelitis of the foot in adults with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review protocol

Published in Journal of Foot and Ankle Research • Jan 1, 2022

Authors:

Akram Uddin

David Russell

Frances L. Game

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Osteomyelitis of the foot is a major complication of diabetes that can be limb and life threatening. Systemic antibiotic pharmacotherapy is often used first line to eradicate infection and allow restoration of devitalised bone. The aim is to conduct a systematic review of the effectivene...

Subject

Medicine

Osteomyelitis

Systematic review

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