Osteomyelitis: Assessment and Diagnostics

Question 1

Osteomyelitis: Assessment and Diagnostics

Answer 1

1. Early x-ray findings demonstrate soft tissue swelling
2. In about 2 weeks, areas of irregular decalcification, bone necrosis, periosteal elevation, and new bone formation are evident
3. ↑ leukocyte levels and sedimentation rate
4. Wound culture will reveal presence of microorganism
5. Radioisotope bone scan and MRI can help with definitive diagnosis