Comorbid status in patients with osteomyelitis is associated with long-term incidence of extremity amputation.

Brian M SchmidtToby P Keeney-BonthroneArmani M HawesMonika KarmakarLynn M FrydrychSandro K CintiRodica Pop-BusuiMatthew J Delano

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2023)

Patients with osteomyelitis have higher rates of amputation and hospitalization. Clinicians must incorporate demographic and comorbid risk factors to protect against amputation.

Keyphrases

lower limb
risk factors
peripheral artery disease
palliative care
soft tissue