Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tobramycin calcium sulfate beads used to treat bone infection in six
By Ham, Kathleen et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Department of Small Animal Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical application of tobramycin-impregnated calcium sulfate beads in six dogs (2002-2004).
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Plain-English summary
Six dogs suffering from osteomyelitis, a bone infection, were treated with special beads that release an antibiotic called tobramycin. After the beads were implanted, they were no longer visible on X-rays after five weeks, and all five dogs showed improvement with no complications. The treatment successfully resolved the infection and helped the dogs recover. This method appears to be a safe and effective option for treating osteomyelitis in dogs.
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Abstract
Medical records for six dogs treated with tobramycin-impregnated calcium sulfate beads were reviewed for indications, duration of disease, number of beads implanted, complications, radiographic appearance of the beads, and outcomes. Beads were no longer visible on radiographs made 5 weeks after implantation. Osteomyelitis resolved in five of five dogs with follow-up. The lack of complications and the resolution of clinical signs associated with tobramycin calcium sulfate bead implantation support their clinical application in treating osteomyelitis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18981197/