Osteomyelitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is osteomyelitis
A
infection of the bone
2
Q
give four common organisms implicated in osteomyelitis
A
s. aureus
strep pneumonia
salmonella
h. influenzae
3
Q
how does osteomyelitis present
A
pain, tenderness, warmth and redness over the affected bone
loss of function
effusion of nearby joints
systemic upset
4
Q
what are some predisposing factors to osteomyelitis
A
diabetes sickle cell disease IVDU immunosuppression alcohol abuse
5
Q
what might you see on XR of osteomyelitis
A
osteolysis
metaphyseal rarefaction
osteosclerosis
cortical thickening
6
Q
what might you see on USS of osteomyelitis
A
presence of periosteal reaction
7
Q
what Ix should you do in suspected osteomyelitis
A
bloods micro XR CT/MRI USS
8
Q
how do you manage osteomyelitis
A
resus + high dose IV abx (fluclox)
