The effectiveness of systemic antibiotics for osteomyelitis of the foot in adults with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review protocol

Abstract Background Osteomyelitis of the foot is a major complication of diabetes that can be limb and life threatening. Systemic antibiotic pharmacotherapy is often used first line to eradicate infection and allow restoration of devitalised bone. The aim is to conduct a systematic review of the eff...

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Main Authors: Akram Uddin, David Russell, Fran Game, Derek Santos, Heidi J. Siddle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00554-3