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Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory disease of the bone that causes destruction and structural alteration of the bone itself. It can be classified as acute, sub-acute, and chronic. Treatment can be medical or surgical, and the goal is to completely eradicate the pathogen. This requires a correct diagnosis, a thorough study of the patient’s condition, and collaboration among multiple specialists.

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    Giovanni Vicenti, Guglielmo Ottaviani & Biagio Moretti

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  1. Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Jonic Area, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

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  2. Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Trieste, Cattinara Hospital, Trieste, Italy

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  3. Difficult Wound Healing Unit, Policlinico di Monza, Vercelli, Italy, Italy

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  4. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy

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Vicenti, G., Ottaviani, G., Moretti, B. (2023). Osteomyelitis. In: Maruccia, M., Papa, G., Ricci, E., Giudice, G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Skin Ulcer Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45453-0_36

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