Orthopedics, 2013;7(10):1557–1564
Cite this articlePublished Online:October 01, 1984https://doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-19841001-07Cited by:103
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Distinctions between hematogenous, traumatic, and contiguous forms of chronic osteomyelitis are noted, and treatment discussed on the basis of the literature and of protocols of the adult osteomyelitis service at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
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