ortho osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
most common cause of osteomyelitis
A
Staphylococcus aureus causes most cases of osteomyelitis
2
Q
xray findings of osteomyelitis
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he potential signs of osteomyelitis on an x-ray are:
Periosteal reaction (changes to the surface of the bone) Localised osteopenia (thinning of the bone) Destruction of areas of the bone
3
Q
treatment of choice for osteomyelitis and for how long
A
6 weeks of flucloxacillin, possibly with rifampicin or fusidic acid added for the first 2 weeks
4
Q
difference between sequestrum and involucrum
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sequestrum: devitalized bone that serves as a nidus for infection (dead bone)
involucrum: formation of new bone around an area of bony necrosis
