HBOT for Refractory Osteomyelitis
Refractory osteomyelitis is a bone infection that persists or returns despite treatment. HBOT may be considered alongside antibiotics and surgical care in selected cases. It does not replace management of the infection by the treating specialists.
Where HBOT fits
Bring information about prior treatment, cultures, imaging and operations. Ask your team what makes the infection refractory, what the current treatment plan is and how an additional therapy would be assessed.
Coordinate the next step
Ask your treating clinician whether a hyperbaric evaluation is appropriate and how quickly it is needed. Contact Oxygen Clinic to discuss evaluation availability at 1659 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn. The clinic must confirm that the required care can be provided in this setting; a webpage is not confirmation of emergency capacity.
Questions to ask
- What is the clinical goal of adding HBOT?
- What treatment continues alongside it?
- How will progress be checked and when will the plan be reassessed?
- What records and insurance authorization are needed?
Discuss a referral
Call (718) 255-9955 for non-emergency evaluation enquiries. For a new urgent problem, seek appropriate urgent care first.
Further reading
Questions
A recognized use and an individual coverage decision are different things. Ask for a check of your diagnosis, policy and authorization requirements before agreeing to treatment.
The treating team determines the plan. The diagnosis alone does not establish a fixed course for every patient.