The Role of Surgery in the Management of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis

INTRODUCTION: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) is the most common form of osteomyelitis in children and treatment remains a challenge. Data regarding the timing and extent of surgical intervention of AHO is limited. The purpose of this study is to compare the short-term outcomes of two different surgical strategies in the treatment of AHO at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH). METHODS: This retrospective, matched cohort study included patients admitted to TCH with a primary diagnosis of …