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Infection of bone, bone marrow or surrounding tissue
Osteomyelitis
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Systemic signs and symptoms of Acute Osteomyelitis
fever, chills, nightsweats
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Local presentation of Osteomyelitis
bone pain, swelling, tender, not good ROM
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Treatment for Osteomyelitis
Agressive and prolonged IV antibiotic therapy
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Treatments for Osteomyelitis
surgical debridement, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, muscle flap or graft, amputation, removal of orthopedic device
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