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How Can Osteomyelitis Be Prevented While Suffering From Diabetes?

hello i have had osteomyelitis in my humerus about 5 years ago I was treated with surgery to remove dead bone and given IV vancomycin along with abx beads to affected area in bones I am now 49 I hover around with prediabetic to diabetic type 2 thank you how common is to come back thank you
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Osteomyelitis is common in diabetics but also occurs in other. It may occur from infection from overlying skin or any distant infective focus.

So recurrence cannot be predicted, it may or may not happen again. Just take care of sugar level and any infection.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Varinder's  Response
Hello,

Osteomyelitis is a bony infection from overlying skin infection or from any other site of body infection.

Osteomyelitis at the same site may or may not repeat again. Just take control of your diabetes and any infection.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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How Can Osteomyelitis Be Prevented While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hello, Osteomyelitis is common in diabetics but also occurs in other. It may occur from infection from overlying skin or any distant infective focus. So recurrence cannot be predicted, it may or may not happen again. Just take care of sugar level and any infection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi