Bone & Joint Infection Flashcards
Dr B Clift
1
Q
what are the 5 cardinal points to inflammation?
A
rubor calor dolor tumour functio laesa
2
Q
what are useful markers of indication in blood tests? (2)
A
CRP
PV
3
Q
what activity does a technetium bone scan measure?
A
increased osteoblast activity
4
Q
what two types of people are acute osteomyelitis common in?
A
post traumatic - open wound
children or immunosuppressed = haematogenous
5
Q
what part of bones does acute osteomyelitis occur in?
A
metaphysis
6
Q
if theres pus…
A
get it out
7
Q
chronic osteomyelitis can result in ______ arthritis
A
septic arthritis
8
Q
is chronic osteomyelitis common?
A
no
9
Q
gas in the soft tissue is very serious and is a sign of ___________ _________
A
necrotising fascitits
10
Q
an infected arthroplasty is a ____ infection
A
deep infection
