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Osteomyelitis Flashcards

1
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What is the most common causative organism

A

Staph aureus

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2
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What are the risk factors

A

Open fractures
ortho operations
diabetes
PAD
IVDU
Immunosuppression

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3
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What are signs on XR

A

Periosteal reaction
Localised osteopenia
Destruction

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4
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What is management

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Surgical debridement
Antibiotics
usually 6 weeks of fluclox or Clindamycin in penicillin allergy

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5
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What is antibiotic choice In MRSA patients

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Vancomycin or teicoplanin

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What is the length of antibiotic treatment with chronic OM

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3 months or more

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