Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 9, issue 2
Articles | Volume 9, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-107-2024
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-107-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 9, issue 2
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06 Mar 2024
Original full-length article |  | 06 Mar 2024

Optimal antibiotics duration following surgical management of septic olecranon bursitis: a 12-year retrospective analysis

Said El Zein, Elie F. Berbari, Allison M. LeMahieu, Anil Jagtiani, Parham Sendi, Abinash Virk, Mark E. Morrey, and Aaron J. Tande

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Our study investigated olecranon septic bursitis treatment, focusing on postsurgical antibiotic use. Analyzing 22 years of Mayo Clinic data, we found that smoking and not administering antibiotics following surgery led to poorer outcomes. A 3-week antibiotic course following surgery was most effective. Our findings suggest that a subset of patients may benefit from longer courses of antibiotics; however, further research is needed to confirm these findings. 
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