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Osteomyelitis

 Syn. OM

Signs & Symptoms

 Wound discharge #Acute_osteomyelitis
Note: due to DM
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults] Harrison [ 948]
Pain at the site of infection
Note: Gradual onset of symptoms over several days
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults] Cecil [ 97]
Large diabetic foot ulcer #Chronic_osteomyelitis
Note: due to DM
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults] Cecil [ 97]
Gradual onset of bone pain
Note: Gradual onset of symptoms over several days
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults] Cecil [ 97]

Physical Examination

 Bladder dysfunction #Vertebral_osteomyelitis
Ref: Harrison [ 945]
Motor weakness #Vertebral_osteomyelitis
Ref: Harrison [ 945]
Bowel dysfunction #Vertebral_osteomyelitis
Ref: Harrison [ 945]

Lab / Serology

 Presence of bacteria
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults]
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults] Cecil [ 98]
Leukocytosis #Acute_osteomyelitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults] Harrison [ 946]

Imagin Study

 Osteopenia
Ref: Uptodate [ Approach to imaging modalities in the setting of suspected osteomyelitis]
Soft tissue infection #Acute_osteomyelitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults]
Involucrum #Chronic_osteomyelitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults]

Complication

 Involucrum #Chronic_osteomyelitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults]
Local bone loss #Chronic_osteomyelitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults]
Sinus tracts #Chronic_osteomyelitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of osteomyelitis in adults]

Risk Factors

Cause

Other