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Table 2 Description of bone and non-bone specimens from 50 patients with chronic osteomyelitis.

From: Lack of microbiological concordance between bone and non-bone specimens in chronic osteomyelitis: an observational study

Bone specimens, n (%)

Non-bone specimens, n (%)

Bone, 38 (76)

Soft tissues surrounding bone, 30 (60)

Sequestrum, 10 (20)

Surgical wound, 11 (22)

Bone marrow, 1 (2)

Sinus tract, 5 (10)

Subperiostic pus, 1 (2)

Pus secreted through pins orifices, 2 (4)

 

Pus aspirated from surrounding tissues 2 (4)

Total, 50 (100)

Total, 50 (100)