Bone and joint Infections for the Dentist Flashcards
1
Q
Hematogenous
A
make blood from bones
2
Q
Sequestra
A
cavity of dead bone
3
Q
What is the difference between acute and chronic hematogenous osteomyelitis
A
If the bone has sequestra it is chronic
and is over 2 weeks
4
Q
What is the mandible more susiciblte to infect than the maxilla?
A
Poor blood supply and thin cortico bone
5
Q
What is the greatest risk for Prosthetic joint infection
A
Surgical site infections
6
Q
Contiguous
A
Next to bone
7
Q
are oral antibiotics better than IV?
A
sure they can be
8
Q
What type of bacteria are the leading cause of bone infection?
A
Gram + cocci
