National Trends in Osteomyelitis-Related Mortality in the United States, 1999-2023

Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: KRISHNA O. SANAKA, Andrew L. Wang, Rodrigo Martin Carrillo-Larco, Marcos Coutinho Schechter
DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofag044
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Abstract

Abstract Using CDC data, we found rising age-adjusted mortality in the U.S. between 1999-2023, particularly diabetes- and trauma-related osteomyelitis. Overall osteomyelitis-related mortality annual percent change (APC) was 3.57%, and the diabetes- and trauma-associated osteomyelitis-related mortality APC were 4.07% and 7.9%, respectively. This highlights the need for improved osteomyelitis prevention and treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Antibiotic Use and Resistance

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Journal / source
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
EN