Trends in the Epidemiology of Osteomyelitis: A Population-Based Study, 1969 to 2009

Conclusions:
The reasons for the increase in osteomyelitis between 1969 and 2009 are unclear but could comprise a variety of factors, including changes in diagnosing patterns or increases in the prevalence of risk factors (e.g., diabetes) in this population.

Level of Evidence:
Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - May 20, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kremers, H. M., Nwojo, M. E., Ransom, J. E., Wood-Wentz, C. M., Melton, L. J., Huddleston, P. M. Tags: Infection, Pediatrics, Trauma Scientific Articles Source Type: research