Exam 5 - Musculoskeletal Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the disease state that is caused by an acute or chronic infection of the bone?
A
Osteomyelitis (OM)
2
Q
Name the five bacterial causes of OM.
A
1) S. aureus
2) E. coli
3) Other gram negative isolates
4) S. epidermidis
5) Anaerobes
3
Q
In what age population do we worry about Hematogenous OM?
A
Children
4
Q
Name the location of where Hematogenous OM occurs.
A
Metaphysis of the long bones
5
Q
Name the two most common organisms involved in OM.
A
1) Staphylococcus
2) Streptococcus
6
Q
What is the term for dead bone?
A
Sequestrum
7
Q
What is the term for new bone?
A
Involucrum
8
Q
How long is treatment for OM typically?
A
6 weeks
9
Q
T/F: Surgical debridement is required to successfully treat OM.
A
TRUE
