Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Osteomyelitis?
A
Inflammation in a bone and bone marrow usually caused by bacterial infection
2
Q
Most common cause of Osteomyelitis
A
Staph Aureus
3
Q
Risks for Osteomyelitis
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Open Fractures
Orthopaedic Conditions
Diabetes
Peripheral artery disease
IV drug use
Immunosuppression
4
Q
Presentation of Osteomyelitis
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Fever
Pain and Tender
Erythema
swelling
5
Q
Signs of osteomyelitis on x-ray
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Periosteal reaction
Localised osteopenia (thinning of bone)
Destruction of areas of bone
6
Q
Diagnosing Osteomyelitis?
A
XRay
MRI
Blood Tests
Blood Cultures
Bone Cultures
7
Q
Treating Osteomyelitis
A
Surgery
Antibiotics: Flucloxacillin or Clindamycin
