Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common causative organism
A
Staph aureus
2
Q
What are the risk factors
A
Open fractures
ortho operations
diabetes
PAD
IVDU
Immunosuppression
3
Q
What are signs on XR
A
Periosteal reaction
Localised osteopenia
Destruction
4
Q
What is management
A
Surgical debridement
Antibiotics
usually 6 weeks of fluclox or Clindamycin in penicillin allergy
5
Q
What is antibiotic choice In MRSA patients
A
Vancomycin or teicoplanin
6
Q
What is the length of antibiotic treatment with chronic OM
A
3 months or more