Bone infections are severe conditions that require immediate medical intervention. As the Dallas Metro Area’s premier wound care specialist, Baromedical Associates LLC is reconceptualizing the treatment of osteomyelitis and other types of bone infections. Discover a minimally invasive, highly effective alternative to conventional procedures with HBOT for bone infection treatment and our multidisciplinary physicians.
A bone infection is a serious, yet rare condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of one or more bones. Bone infections may be the result of bacteria traveling through the bloodstream or tissue infections spreading to nearby bone. This condition can derive from open fractures, infections in other parts of the body, or surgical procedures.
Bone infection symptoms vary depending on the location and severity of the condition. For older adults, infants, and those with pre-existing immune system conditions, bone infections may be asymptomatic. Common symptoms of a bone infection include:
If you are experiencing bone infection symptoms, it’s crucial to seek prompt medical intervention. If you have recently undergone an orthopedic surgery or had a puncture wound, your risk for a bone infection is elevated. Closely monitor your symptoms and contact Baromedical Associates immediately should you notice increased pain, swelling, or a combination of symptoms.
Osteomyelitis is a specific form of bone infection caused by bacteria traveling through the bloodstream and infiltrating the bone tissue. When bacteria infects the bone tissue, it swells and accumulates pus. The compromised bone tissue then expands, putting pressure against the outer bone wall, compressing blood vessels, and decreasing the oxygen supply.
When osteomyelitis is overlooked, it can result in bone death. When the swelling compromises the blood vessels and limits the oxygen supply, the blood supply can also become hindered. If the blood flow is blocked, the white blood cells required to fight infection and antibiotics that travel through the bloodstream cannot reach the infected bone.
Osteomyelitis symptoms may occur gradually, taking days to months before becoming detectable. Furthermore, osteomyelitis symptoms vary and are often mistaken for other conditions. Osteomyelitis bone infection symptoms include:
Standard osteomyelitis treatments focus on eliminating bacteria or fungi with the use of anti-fungal medications or antibiotics. Depending on the severity, these medications may be prescribed for several months. If the medication is ineffective, surgical intervention is required to remove the dead bone tissue and damaged bone, drain the infection, and restore blood flow.
Severe cases of osteomyelitis are classified as chronic refractory osteomyelitis. When this occurs, surgery to remove damaged bone and compromised tissue is insufficient in curbing the infection. Formerly, amputation was the only viable option. However, with modern advancements, HBOT for osteomyelitis has become an effective adjunctive treatment.
Severe cases of osteomyelitis are classified as chronic refractory osteomyelitis. When this occurs, surgery to remove damaged bone and compromised tissue is insufficient in curbing the infection. Formerly, amputation was the only viable option. However, with modern advancements, HBOT for osteomyelitis has become an effective adjunctive treatment.
At Baromedical Associates, bone infection diagnosis is achieved through physical assessments, bloodwork, and diagnostic imaging. We review your medical history and symptoms and order blood tests to evaluate whether the white blood cell count indicates infection. If white blood cells are elevated, we pursue diagnostic imaging tests to further assess the bone, joints, and tissue.
At Baromedical Associates, we offer an alternative or adjunctive therapy to traditional bone infection and osteomyelitis treatments with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. HBOT treatment for osteomyelitis and bone infections is an FDA-approved treatment with an 85% remission rate. This non-invasive treatment uses oxygen and increases atmospheric pressure to correct poor blood supply in areas of infection.
As the Dallas Metro area’s leading experts in the development and management of HBOT wound care practices, Baromedical Associates offers the most medically advanced treatments available. With a priority of patient comfort, our treatments are performed in individualized, private settings by certified and experienced technicians and multidisciplinary physicians. With highly individualized treatment plans, our approach yields unrivaled success rates.
Baromedical Associates stands at the forefront of modern wound care with our exceptional and innovative HBOT bone infection treatments in the Dallas metro area. Invest in your health and healing with the help of our experts. Contact us today to discuss your HBOT treatment for osteomyelitis or bone infection.
Baromedical Associates specializes in the development and management of medical clinics that use Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and other advanced therapies to provide our patients with the most medically advanced, modern treatment available today.