Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
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What is it?
A
- an inflammatory response within bone caused by an infection
2
Q
What usually causes osteomyelitis?
A
- Staphylococcus aureus
3
Q
population
A
- more common in children and immunosuppressed adults than healthy adults
- M > F
4
Q
What is contraindicated if you have untreated osteomyelitis
A
- negative pressure wound therapy
5
Q
symptoms of osteomyelitis in spine
A
- back pain, abdominal pain, stuff splinted spine, severe, increased WBC
6
Q
medical management
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- antibiotics
- surgery indicated if infection spreads to joints
7
Q
diagnostic test
A
- lab tests
- possible bone biopsy
8
Q
PT goals, outcomes, interventions
A
-joint/ bone protection
- maintain/improve joint mechanics and connective tissue functions
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