Management of Osteomyelitis of the Distal Forearm and Wrist With Function-Preserving Debridement.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Osteomyelitis of the wrist and distal forearm is rare but functionally devastating because of the extensive debridement needed for infection control and reconstructive surgery needed to regain function. Management guidelines and outcomes are poorly defined and often default to amputation as a last resort strategy for infection control. In this study, we present a series of wrist and distal forearm osteomyelitis patients managed with antibiotics and debridement, with minimal reconstruction in select cases, to help guide decisions on management and prognosis.

Methods

Patients over the age of 18 years diagnosed with wrist and/or distal forearm osteomyelitis were identified at a single institution between the years 2013 and 2023. A retrospective review was performed to i

SUBMITTER: Liu TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12814067 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature