Osteomyelitis

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treating osteomyelitis by increasing oxygen delivery to infected bone tissue, promoting bacterial eradication, and supporting enhanced bone healing.

Treatment of Osteomyelitis with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Osteomyelitis is a severe, persistent infection of the bone that can become chronic and resistant to conventional treatments like antibiotics and surgery. Left untreated, it can lead to complications such as bone necrosis, systemic infection, and in extreme cases, amputation. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers a powerful solution to accelerate healing and improve outcomes for patients suffering from chronic osteomyelitis.

HBOT works by delivering 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, allowing higher levels of oxygen to reach infected bone tissues. This enhanced oxygenation boosts the body’s natural healing processes by promoting angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels), stimulating osteogenesis (bone repair), and improving the ability of white blood cells to fight infection. For osteomyelitis patients, whose infections are often compounded by poor circulation and tissue damage, HBOT can help break the cycle of infection and inflammation.

Studies have demonstrated that HBOT, when combined with antibiotics and surgical debridement, can significantly reduce infection recurrence rates and improve long-term bone health. At Hyperbaric Health Services, we offer personalized HBOT treatments in a safe and controlled environment, helping patients overcome the challenges of osteomyelitis and avoid more drastic treatments like amputation.

Supporting Evidence

1. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Management of Refractory Osteomyelitis

Overview: This clinical guideline from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) provides comprehensive recommendations on using HBOT in refractory osteomyelitis cases. It emphasizes the importance of HBOT in enhancing bone healing and combating chronic infections.
Link: NCBI Article on HBOT for Refractory Osteomyelitis

2. Clinical Guidelines for Osteomyelitis - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Overview: This guideline from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) outlines the role of HBOT as a critical intervention in managing osteomyelitis that does not respond to traditional treatment methods. It details its effectiveness in improving infection resolution and bone health.
Link: UHMS Clinical Practice Guideline for Osteomyelitis

3. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis: Clinical Review

Overview: This recent review article from the Journal of Wound Care examines the outcomes of HBOT in patients with chronic refractory osteomyelitis. It highlights the significant improvements in infection control and tissue regeneration.
Link: SAGE Journals Article on HBOT for Osteomyelitis

4. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Osteomyelitis: A Clinical Evaluation

Overview: This PubMed study provides an in-depth evaluation of HBOT’s role in managing osteomyelitis, particularly focusing on its effectiveness when combined with surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy.
Link: PubMed Article on HBOT for Osteomyelitis

5. The Role of HBOT in Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis

Overview: This clinical study analyzes how HBOT improves outcomes in osteomyelitis cases resistant to conventional treatment. The study shows that HBOT can significantly reduce infection recurrence and promote bone healing.
Link: PubMed Article on HBOT for Refractory Osteomyelitis

6. Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Treating Osteomyelitis

Overview: This research article focuses on HBOT’s efficacy in treating chronic osteomyelitis, documenting its ability to enhance tissue oxygenation and support bone recovery in difficult-to-treat cases.
Link: PubMed Study on HBOT for Osteomyelitis