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Is there a role for suppressive antibiotic therapy when it comes to chronic femoral/tibial osteomyelitis?

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In which scenarios do you consider chronic suppressive antibiotic therapy for femoral/tibial osteomyelitis?

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Suppressive antibiotic therapy would be considered if there is felt to be a nidus that cannot be removed. For example, if a patient has hardware in place that is infected with associated osteomyelitis, but is not a candidate for surgery due to advanced age perhaps. This patient can be considered for...

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