Frush - case

Question 1

radiographic findings of osteomyelitis, gout and charcot

Answer 1

• Osteomyelitis = periosteal reaction with cortical erosion
• Gout = cortical erosions around joint with distinct overhanging edges
• Charcot = may see fractures with periosteal reaction and joint destruction

Early on in all diseases, no radiographic changes may be found

Question 2

labs indicating infection

Answer 2

• WBC –> more than 11,000
• Blood glucose –> increases
• sed rate = more than 15
• CRP = more than 1