Arai Y, Takahashi M and Kurosawa H
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Japan

Shitoto K
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Urayasu Hospital, Juntendo University, Japan

The use of local antibiotics from a biodegradable implant for chronic osteomyelitis is an attractive alternative. The implant delivers high tissue levels, obliterates dead space, aids bone repair and does not need to be removed. The purpose of this paper is to review our early clinical experience with custom-made calcium sulfate (Osteoset bone void filler) antibiotic-impregnated implants.

Key words: osteomyelitis; implant; antibiotic; calcium sulfate; biodegradable