When Bones Decide to Rot: A Pharmacist's Guide to Osteomyelitis

You see the order: "IV antibiotics for 6 weeks." Your pharmacist brain floods with thoughts of PICC lines and complex kinetics. Osteomyelitis isn't just an infection; it's a long-term clinical nightmare that can feel overwhelming to manage. If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re in the right place. Let tl;dr give you the tools you need to confidently tackle this stubborn bone infection.

Clinical, PracticeCarley MosesSeptember 22, 2025osteomyelitis, bone infection, infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship, vancomycin, mrsa, staphylococcus aureus, oviva trial, oral step-down therapy, biofilm, rifampin, diabetic foot infection, vertebral osteomyelitis