Management of chronic osteomyelitis following gunshot injuries: a systematic review of literature

ABSTRACT

Background: chronic osteomyelitis of long bones are common in daily clinical practice, however, the treatment of these diseases has still been a challenge and difficult for orthopedic surgeons. Gunshot injuries lead to damage to bone and soft tissues that can complicate with bacterial invasion and cause bone infection. Many ways can overcome of bone infection, surgical debridement; bone fixation and antibiotic are used in management of chronic osteomyelitis. The objective of this systematic review was to review available studies reporting in management of chronic osteomyelitis following gunshot injuries and compare the methods used into the treatment