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Osteomyelitis Flashcards

1
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What is osteomyelitis?

A

Infection of the bone

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Most common cause?

A

Staphylococcus aureus
Gram positive (blue) clusters of cocci (anaerobic)
Salmonella species in sickle cell patients

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Predisposing conditions?

A 
Diabetes mellitus
Sickle cell anaemia
Immunocompromise (HIV/chemotherapy/corticosteroid use)
IVDU
Alcohol excess
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What investigations would you carry out in suspected osteomyelitis

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MRI

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How would you manage osteomyelitis?

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Flucloxacillin for 6 weeks (beta-lactam - cell wall)

Clindamycin if pen-allergic (inhibits protein synthesis)

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