Mario Soares Ferreira Junior
Chief Orthopedic Surgeon, Specialist in Septic Surgery Pain Management Specialist Akhos Clinic – Ort, Brazil
Publications
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Research Article
Osteomyelitis Pain:The Hidden Factors Behind It and The Most Effective Treatments
Author(s): Mario Soares Ferreira Junior* and Cristiano Ricardo Martins Teixeira
Background: Osteomyelitis is a complex bone infection that presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in adult orthopedic practice. Pain is not only a primary clinical manifestation but also a determinant of functional impairment and surgical decision-making. Objective: This review aimed to evaluate the pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and evidencebased protocols for pain management in osteomyelitis, specifically within orthopedic settings. Methods: A narrative review was conducted based on the analysis of 30 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025. Studies were selected for their relevance to adult osteomyelitis, pain mechanisms, orthopedic interventions, and multidisciplinary pain control strategies. Results: Pain in osteomyelitis is m.. Read More»
