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SMJ // Article

Original Article

The Natural History of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis

Authors: WILLIAM N. HARSHA M.D.

Abstract

Acute osteomyelitis used to be a disease of high mortality and morbidity. Antibiotics have altered this picture. However, surgical drainage still has a place in treatment and should not be postponed when it is indicated. The management of these cases is well illustrated in this discussion.

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