11/16/2025
Chronic refractory osteomyelitis is a challenging bone infection that can linger for months or even years, often resisting antibiotics and surgery. The bacteria responsible for these infections can hide deep in the bone and form protective biofilms, making them incredibly difficult to treat. Many patients experience ongoing pain, swelling, drainage, and repeated flare-ups even after multiple rounds of standard care.
When traditional options stop working, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy offers a science-backed way to give the body what it needs to finally fight back. Inside a hyperbaric chamber, patients breathe 100% oxygen at pressures much higher than normal. This creates a powerful environment where the bloodstream becomes super-saturated with oxygen, allowing it to reach areas of bone that have been starved of proper circulation. The result is stronger immune activity, improved bacterial killing, and an environment where healing becomes possible again.
HBOT is FDA-approved for chronic refractory osteomyelitis and is used alongside antibiotics and surgical care to enhance outcomes. Most treatment plans include about 30 to 40 sessions, each lasting around 90 minutes. These sessions are delivered in a controlled, medical setting and are covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare, when prescribed for refractory osteomyelitis.
🌱If you or someone you love is struggling with a persistent bone infection, talking with your care team about HBOT may open the door to meaningful healing.
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