U.S., July 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07072923) titled 'Antibiotic Impregnated Beads in Osteomyelitis' on March 07.
Brief Summary: Lower extremity bone infections, such as osteomyelitis, often occur after bone fractures, surgery, or when prosthetic joints or hardware become infected. Treatment usually includes antibiotics, chosen based on the infection's specifics. Options include intravenous (IV) or oral antibiotics, and sometimes local treatment with antibiotic-loaded beads placed directly at the infection site. Traditionally, these beads are made of non-absorbable materials, requiring a second surgery to remove them. However, a newer approach uses absorbable calcium sulfate beads, whi...