Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of osteomyelitis?
A
usually haematogenous secondary to infection direct trauma iatrogenic nearby septic joint
2
Q
What are the causative organisms?
A
staph. aureus (most common)
salmonella in sickle cell anaemia
3
Q
what conditions predispose ppl to osteomyelitis?
A
DM Sickle cell anaemia IVDU Immunosuppressed Alcohol XS
4
Q
Give investigations of osteomyelitis
A
MRI - 90-100% sensitivity ESR/CRP WCC Blood culture Bone biopsy MSU
5
Q
What is the Rx of osteomyelitis?
A
Fluclox for 6 weeks
Clindamycin if pen allergic
