Begutachtung der osteitis

Abstract

Chronic posttraumatic osteomyelitis remains a major topic of expert discussion concerning infections of the bones and joints. Trauma-induced haematogenous osteomyelitis is rare in Europe. The two main determinants for the degree of disability are the degree of functional loss and the clinical examination. The degree of functional loss is analysed according to the standards of medical opinion in orthopaedic and trauma surgery. The clinical examination should address the activity of the osteomyelitis, i.e. the existence of a draining sinus. The combination of both defines the degree of disability and thus the compensation. © 2008 Springer Medizin Verlag.