Abordaje diagnostico y terapéutico de la osteomielitis crónica en el paciente adulto

Abstract

Chronic osteomyelitis is an infection characterized by the presence of necrotic bone tissue and persistent inflammation, posing a significant clinical and therapeutic challenge in current medical practice. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, it remains a considerable clinical problem that can have devastating consequences for patients' quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To analyze research and publications from indexed journals regarding the main diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for osteomyelitis in adult patients, aiming to create a synthesis useful for educators, students, and healthcare professionals studying the condition. METHODOLOGY: This article was developed using the deductive analytical method, gathering recent research on the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to chronic osteomyelitis, focusing on current and future therapeutic strategies to address this complex medical issue. CONCLUSION: Managing chronic osteomyelitis in adult patients involves precise diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment, encompassing antibiotic therapy, surgical debridement, and, in some cases, bone reconstruction. Close collaboration among specialists is key to achieving the best possible clinical outcome and enhancing the quality of life for patients affected by this challenging condition.