How should chronic osteomyelitis be treated?

The treatment of chronic osteomyelitis can be mainly divided into the following aspects: 1. Drug therapy: Select appropriate antibiotics for anti-infective treatment based on results of bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing. Commonly used medications include amoxicillin capsules, cefixime tablets, and intravenous administration of levofloxacin hydrochloride injection or ceftriaxone sodium for injection. 2. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe conditions in whom drug therapy is ineffective, debridement surgery may be considered to remove local necrotic bone and inflammatory granulation tissue to achieve a curative effect. 3. Physical therapy: Infrared irradiation and microwave therapy can be used to promote local blood circulation and aid in the resolution of inflammation. 4. Traditional Chinese medicine therapy: Methods such as acupuncture and massage can also be used as adjunctive treatments to relax muscles, improve circulation, and promote recovery. 5. Rehabilitation training: Strengthen functional exercises of the affected limb, such as making a fist, flexing and extending fingers, to prevent muscle atrophy.