Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
Gold standard imaging for osteomyelitis
A
MRI
2
Q
Osteomyelitis definitive diagnosis Ix
A
Bone Bx
3
Q
Acute Osteomyelitis Mx
A
Acute osteomelitis: IV Abx (Flucloxacillin) then Oral Abx 4-6/52
Clindamycin if Penicillin allergy
4
Q
Chronic Osteomyelitis Mx
A
Abx for 3-6/12
Surgical debridement