Bone infection (Osteomyelitis)

HBOT for Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis)

When a bone infection fails to respond to antibiotics or surgery, it's classified as refractory osteomyelitis. The condition creates low-oxygen environments in tissues, making treatment challenging. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy addresses this by delivering high concentrations of oxygen to infected areas.

HBOT supports bone healing in multiple ways:

  • Enhanced oxygen delivery to infected bone tissue

  • Increased angiogenesis

  • Direct antimicrobial effects

  • Improved leukocyte function

  • Promotes osteoblast, osteoclast and fibroblast activity

Treatments are most effective when used in conjunction with appropriate antibiotics and surgical debridement.