Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
1st line osteomyelitis
A
Flucloxacillin
2
Q
1st line osteomyelitis but with penicillin allergy
A
Clindamycin
3
Q
What is osteomyelitis?
A
Infection (mainly bacterial) involving the bone.
4
Q
Investigations of osteomyelitis?
A
MRI- imaging for suspected osteomyelitis
Blood Test-
WCC CRP PV
X-Ray-
Soft tissue swelling