What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case where a patient with extended epidural abscess and long segment osteomyelitis received surgery, 6 weeks of intravenous antibiotics, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy as adjuvant treatment.
What They Found
Both the patient's clinical signs and imaging scans showed a good response to the combined treatment. The patient was able to return to their normal life within 3 months after receiving this therapy.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study cannot be generalized to a larger patient population.