A 67-year-old man with diabetes presents with a forefoot ulcer probing to bone; MRI confirms osteomyelitis. A minor toe amputation is performed and th...

Question

A 67-year-old man with diabetes presents with a forefoot ulcer probing to bone; MRI confirms osteomyelitis. A minor toe amputation is performed and the bone margin culture is positive. What antibiotic duration is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Up to 3 weeks

Answer

No antibiotics needed after amputation

Answer

3 days

Answer

7 days

Answer

6 months

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis

A 67-year-old man with diabetes presents with a forefoot ulcer probing to bone; MRI confirms osteomyelitis. A minor toe amputation is performed and the bone margin culture is positive. What antibiotic duration is recommended?