Infectious Diseases

Refractory Osteomyelitis

Evidence Level A Standard of Care

Chronic osteomyelitis unresponsive to conventional therapy. HBOT enhances leukocyte killing, promotes angiogenesis in avascular bone.

Treatment protocol

Protocol

Pressure

2.0 – 2.4 ATA

Duration

90 min

Sessions

30 – 60

Frequency

Once daily, 5×/week

Evidence basis: UHMS / Standard of Care

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