Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis in adults

Abstract

The article deals with analyzing the diagnostics and treatment of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in adults. 16 patients with this rare pathology were treated and observed in the clinics of the Samara State Medical University within the period of 2003-2008. Use of bone scintigraphy and computer tomography has been noted to contribute to early reveal of the disease. Different methods of radical surgical intervention, and factors influencing the choice of optimal therapeutic management have been analyzed. Gravitational therapy is considered to be an important part of postoperative treatment.