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Uniportal Endoscopic Intramedullary Debridement for the Management of Tibial Osteomyelitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Chronic osteomyelitis is characterized by the presence of asequestrum, intramedullary abscess, and fistulous tracts. Bone endoscopy provides a minimally invasive approach to drain the intramedullary abscess and remove the dead and infected tissues under direct endoscopic visualization. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe the details of uniportal endoscopic intramedullary debridement for management of chronic osteomyelitis of the metaphyseal region of tibia. This approach can reduce the number of bone portals needed. However, proper selection of suitable cases is needed to prevent iatrogenic fracture.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103555

Authors: Tun Hing Lui, Ka Kin Cheung, Hon Chun Chong

Institution: North District Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975