Osteomyelitis

• Osteomyelitis 


  Acute or chronic infection of the bone and surrounding soft tissues
• Osteomyelitis

  MOST commonly caused by: Staphylococcus Aureus
• Osteomyelitis Clinical Manifestions:

  • Temperature: High + MALAISE
  • Bone: Pain, Tenderness, Swelling, Redness
  • Difficulty with: weight-bearing
  • Wound site: Drainage
  • Sequestrum - necrosis of bone tissues
• Osteomyelitis Diagnostic Tests:

  • CBC:High WBC - indicates presence of active infection
  • ESR:High - indicates inflammatory process
• Osteomyelitis Management:

  • Analgesics
  • Antibiotics: IV for 4-6 weeks
  • Dressing changes technique: Sterile
  • Maintain proper body alignment and change position frequently to prevent contractures
  • Affected part: Immobilization to prevent fracture
• Osteomyelitis Surgery:

  • Incision and drainage of bone abscess
  • Sequestrectomy - removal of dead, infected bone and cartilage
  • Bone grafting - recommended after repeated infections