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General Orthopaedics

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ORTHOPLASTIC MANAGEMENT OF OSTEOMYELITIS

The British Limb Reconstruction Society (BLRS) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, Virtual Conference, held online, 15 April 2021.



Abstract

Introduction

Osteomyelitis (OM) is a challenging condition to diagnose and treat. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach is used in managing complex diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The Hull Regional Bone Infection MDT team was established to provide coordinated care for patients suspected to have OM. This study reviews the orthoplastic treatment and outcomes of patients with non-periprosthetic OM.

Materials and Methods

Retrospective review of patients presenting to the MDT team who had orthoplastic intervention with debridement and flap coverage between 1/6/2014 - 30/11/2018. We describe our MDT approach of assessment, planning for surgical intervention and antibiotic protocol. Data was obtained from electronic and paper patient records, and PACS.

Results

Twenty-nine patients were identified (75.9% male). Mean age was 52.7 (23–82). Median duration of symptoms at surgery was 10 months (IQR 4.0–34.3). Cierny-Mader (CM) Host Type B(L) (41.4%), type B(S) (34.5%), and type B(S+L) (17.2%). Twenty-four patients (82.8%) were CM anatomical class IV. Twenty-four patients (82.8%) had single-stage surgical treatment. Twenty-one patients received 23 free flaps. Anterolateral thigh flap (9/23) and gracilis muscle flap (7/23) were most commonly used. Tibialis anterior flap was the most commonly used local flap. Stimulan was used in 65.5%. Staphylococcus aureus was seen in 60% of patients. Mean follow-up time was 21 months (1–62). There were 2 (6.9%) OM recurrence. Both patients were CM anatomical class IV.

Conclusions

Our study showed that our MDT management of patients with OM can achieve a low recurrence rate despite a high proportion of patients with severe OM. We recommend considering an MDT approach for these complex OM patients.