osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
osteomyelitis
A
bone infection
haematogenous spread accounts for 20% of infections
vertebral column is the most common site
s. aureus is the most common culprit
signs:
pain
eryethma
warmth
bone biopsy is the definitive diagnostic tool
MRI is the most sensitive
Treatment:
prolonged period
4 weeks IV for adults
six weeks total therapy
Long bone:
flucloxacillin
vertebral:
ceftriaxone
vancomycin
