Osteomyelitis: Clinical Manifestations

Question 1

Osteomyelitis: Clinical Manifestations

Answer 1

1. Manifestations of sepsis (chills, high fever, rapid pulse, general malaise)
2. The infected area becomes painful, swollen, and extremely tender
3. The pt may describe a constant, pulsating pain that intensifies with movement as a result of the pressure of the collecting pus