THE ROLE OF SERIAL RADIOGRAPHS TO DIAGNOSE DIABETIC FOOT BONE INFECTION.
Purpose: To evaluate the role of progressive radiographic changes to diagnose diabetic foot osteomyelitis. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of databases of our Institution was performed to identify all long-standing diabetic foot patients who underwent two radiographic examinations...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/4984 |
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| Summary: | Purpose: To evaluate the role of progressive radiographic changes to diagnose diabetic foot osteomyelitis.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of databases of our Institution was performed to identify all long-standing diabetic foot patients who underwent two radiographic examinations spaced no more than five weeks apart and a subsequent magnetic resonance (MR) examination from November 2015 to November 2020. A total of 46 patients (32 men, 14 women; mean age, 57.3 years) were identified.
Results: serial radiographs showed 89% sensitivity, 38% specificity, 80% diagnostic accuracy, 87% positive predictive value (PPV), 43% negative predictive value (NPV) to diagnose osteomyelitis (P value < 0,05). Bone destruction was the most reliable radiographic sign with 89% sensitivity, 88% specificity, 89% diagnostic accuracy, 97% PPV, 64% NPV (P value < 0,05).
Conclusion: Progressive bony changes detected by serial radiographs are a useful tool to diagnose diabetic foot osteomyelitis.
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| ISSN: | 2035-3006 |