Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is osteomyelitis?
A
Osteomyelitis describes an infection of the bone.
Staph. aureus is the most common cause except in patients with sickle-cell anaemia where Salmonella species predominate.
Predisposing conditions diabetes mellitus sickle cell anaemia intravenous drug user immunosuppression due to either medication or HIV alcohol excess
2
Q
How is osteomyelitis investigated?
A
MRI
3
Q
How is osteomyelitis managed?
A
flucloxacillin for 6 weeks
clindamycin if penicillin-allergic
4
Q
Treatment resistant foot ulcers with overlaying painful swelling
A
Pus that requires drainage
