What are the alternative treatment for possible chronic bone infection in a below knee amputation?

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Is leg amputation the only option for a bone infection?

Answer 1

Hyperbaric Oxygen: There have been some reports of hyperbaric oxyegen chamber as being beneficial for lower extremity wounds. This would fall into the "alternative treatment" category for osteomyelitis (bone infections).

Answer 2

Depends: Few options really. In acute om, may be able to salvage with hbo and long term IV antibiotics. However, in general, if the bone is infected, it is highly likely that that part of the bone will need to be resected or the bka moved to an aka.

Answer 3

Antibiotics: Antibiotics are the main treatment option. If these don't work opening the area surgically and cleaning it may be necessary. In severe cases the amputation may need to be redone at a higher level.

Answer 4

Antibiotics/ Surgery: Bone infections are difficult to treat. Antibiotics are used to try to clear the infection. If this is not successful, surgery may be needed to remove the infected portion of bone.

Answer 5

Antibiotics/surgery: A bone biopsy can be performed of the probable infected bone to determine the exact bacteria. You can then be treated with IV antibiotics to cover the bacteria for 6-8 weeks and/or revision of the below amputation.....Possibly conversion to above knee amputation.

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