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chronic osteomyelitis |
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chronic osteomyelitis Clinical medicine Osteomyelitis with bone necrosis due to compromised vascular supply, which may persist for yrs Risk factors Recent trauma, DM, hemodialysis, IV drug abuse. See Osteomyleitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In chronic osteomyelitis, especially in adults after fractures, there may be recurring discharge from the region of the damaged bone. Tobramycin bone and surrounding tissue concentrations have been demonstrated after tobramycin-impregnated beads were placed in animals and humans with open fractures or chronic osteomyelitis (10). Chronic osteomyelitis, as seen in granulomatous conditions, is often much more indolent and slowly progressive. |
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