Osteomyelitis Flashcards

1
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Gold standard imaging for osteomyelitis

A

MRI

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Osteomyelitis definitive diagnosis Ix

A

Bone Bx

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3
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Acute Osteomyelitis Mx

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Acute osteomelitis: IV Abx (Flucloxacillin) then Oral Abx 4-6/52
Clindamycin if Penicillin allergy

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4
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Chronic Osteomyelitis Mx

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Abx for 3-6/12
Surgical debridement

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