What Researchers Did
Researchers conducted a systematic review to analyze the outcomes and complications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic osteomyelitis.
What They Found
Adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen was effective in 16 (80%) of 20 cohort studies and 19 (95%) of 20 case studies. Overall, 308 (73.5%) of 419 patients with complete data achieved a successful outcome with no reported relapse.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
This therapy may offer a beneficial adjunctive treatment option for Canadian patients suffering from chronic osteomyelitis, especially in cases resistant to standard treatments. Patients should discuss with their healthcare providers if hyperbaric oxygen therapy is suitable for their specific condition.
Canadian Relevance
This study does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A limitation is that the systematic review qualitatively analyzed studies, which may reflect heterogeneity or varying quality among the included literature.