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Osteomyelitis Flashcards

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Defintion

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Infection in the bone and bone marrow (MC metaphysis of the long bones)

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Aetiology

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Staph Aureus

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Types

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Chronic osteomyelitis
Acute osteomyelitis

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Transmission

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Direct = open fracture
Haematogenous

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Risk factors

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Open bone fracture
Orthopaedic surgery
Immunocompromised
Sickle cell anaemia
HIV
Tuberculosis

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Presentation

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Refusing to use the limb or weight bear
Pain
Swelling
Tenderness
Acute osteomyelitis: high fever

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Diagnosis

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FIRST LINE: X-ray
GOLD STANDARD: MRI
Bloods:
- ESCR, CRP, WBC
- Cultures
Joint aspiration

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Management

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Antibiotic therapy
Drainage and debridement of infected bone

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