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Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Septic}} arthritis is bacterial infection of a joint
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionRapid diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis are essential to preserve the joint, as permanent …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn septic arthritis, {{c1::radiographs::imaging modality}} should be performed to evaluate…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn a patient with an acute mono-articular arthritis, {{c1::septic}} arthritis should be a primary di…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionDiagnosis of septic arthritis is confirmed with {{c1::joint aspiration (arthrocentesis)}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionEmpiric treatment for septic arthritis is reasonable for a WBC count of >{{c1::50,000}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Crystal}} arthropathy is a common alternative etiology (to septic arthritis) for elevated WBC …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Osteomyelitis}} is inflammation of the bone caused by an infectious organism
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionOsteomyelitis can be classified by route of spread: {{c1::hematogenous}}{{c2::contiguous}} spre…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionOsteomyelitis can be classified by chronicity: {{c1::acute}}{{c3::subacute}}, {{c2::chroni…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Subacute}} osteomyelitis is the phase of disease lasting less than {{c2::three}} months but wi…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn general, {{c1::acute}} osteomyelitis is less than {{c2::two}} weeks duration.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe pathologic hallmark of {{c2::chronic}} osteomyelitis is bone {{c1::necrosis}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe anatomic distribution and clinical presentation of osteomyelitis is highly dependent on the {{c1…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn {{c1::adults::population}}, osteomyelitis typically arises from either {{c2::contiguous spread}} …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn adults, osteomyelitis is typically {{c1::polymicrobial::monomicrobial or polymicrobial.}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn children, {{c1::hematogenous}} spread of osteomyelitis is most common
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn children, hematogenous spread of infection from {{c2::Staphylococcus aureus::organism}} is most c…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Osteitis}} is inflammation/infection of the {{c2::cortex}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Periostitis}} is inflammation/infection of the {{c2::periosteum}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA {{c1::sequestrum}} is a piece of necrotic bone that is separated from viable bone by {{c2::granula…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA {{c1::sequestrum}} is a surgical lesion that can chronically harbor {{c2::living organisms}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA sequestrum can function as a {{c1::nidus}} for recurrent infection if not {{c2::resected}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAn {{c1::involucrum}} is {{c2::living}} bone surrounding {{c3::necrotic}} bone.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA {{c1::cloaca}} is an opening on the {{c2::involucrum}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA {{c1::sinus tract}} is an opening from the infection to the skin surface.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA {{c1::Brodie}} abscess is a form of {{c2::subacute::chronicity}} osteomyelitis characterized by ce…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe radiographic differential diagnosis of a Brodie abscess is an {{c1::osteoid osteoma}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionChronicity of osteomyelitis: {{c1::Acute}} {{c2::hematogenous}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionChronicity of osteomyelitis: {{c1::Subacute}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionChronicity of osteomyelitis: {{c1::Chronic}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c3::Acute::Chronicity}} {{c4::hematogenous::subtype}} osteomyelitis is usually seen in {{c1::infan…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn acute hematogenous osteomyelitis the highly vascularized {{c1::metaphyses}} of {{c2::long}} bones…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionMetaphyseal {{c1::venules}} have sluggish flow which facilitate bacterial invasion.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn infants up to {{c1::12}} months old, osteomyelitis can involve the metaphysis, epiphysis, and joi…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn adults, the physes are {{c1::closed::open or closed}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn adults, hematogenous {{c1::metaphyseal}} infection (osteomyelitis) is uncommon.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAge: {{c1::infant::infant, child, or adult}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAge: {{c1::child::infant, child, or adult}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAge: {{c1::adult::infant, child, or adult}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionHematogenous infection in the setting of osteomyelitis is typically caused by {{c1::a single or…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn hematogenous infection in the setting of osteomyelitis, if {{c2::blood cultures}} are positive th…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionHematogenous osteomyelitis begins with infection of the {{c1::medullary cavity::part of bone}}, spre…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn hematogenous osteomyelitis, secondary involvement of the {{c2::cortex}} occurs as bacteria s…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn {{c1::infants}} and {{c2::children}}, the {{c4::periosteum}} is {{c3::loosely::loosely or ti…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn infants and children, the periosteum is loosely adherent to the bone causing prominent {{c1::lift…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn infants and children, prominent lifting of the {{c2::periosteum}} by infection man…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn {{c1::adults::age group}} the {{c4::periosteum}} is {{c2::tightly}} adherent to bone and {{c3::pe…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn adults, {{c2::hematogenous}} osteomyelitis most commonly affects the {{c1::spine}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Chronic::chronicity}} osteomyelitis may produce infected nonviable tissue ({{c2::sequestrum}})…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAn {{c1::involucrum}} is living bone which surrounds the {{c2::sequestrum}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe involucrum may be perforated by {{c1::cloacae}}, which can open to the skin to form a {{c2::sinu…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c2::Chronic::acute or chronic}} drainage of sinus tract predisposes to {{c1::squamous cell ca…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionInitial subtle radiographic changes in hematogenous osteomyelitis include:focal soft-tissue {{c1::sw…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe radiographic appearance of {{c1::medullary::part of bone}} infection is a focal, ill-defined {{c…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn a medullary infection, the radiographic lucency may cross the {{c1::epiphysis}} in {{c2::young ch…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn a medullary infection, periosteal reaction may appear aggressive and lamellated, mimicking {{c1::…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionOsteomyelitis in {{c1::adults::age group}} is most commonly from {{c2::contiguous spread of infectio…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionContiguous spread of infection is characterized by penetration of the {{c1::periosteum}} and {{…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionOne of the most common causes of adult osteomyelitis is contiguous spread of a diabetic {{c1::foot u…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionDiabetic {{c1::neuropathy}} leads to development of foot ulcers due to {{c3::unrecognized}} trauma a…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe primary differential diagnosis of {{c3::diabetic foot}} osteomyelitis is a {{c1::neuropathi…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe most common sites of osteomyelitis in the foot:{{c1::calcaneus}}{{c2::first}} and {{c2::fifth}} …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionCharcot arthropathy usually involves the {{c1::midfoot}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn contrast to hematogenous osteomyelitis, contiguous focus osteomyelitis is typically {{c1::polymic…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Biopsy}} is usually warranted in contiguous focus osteomyelitis to ensure proper tre…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionNeuropathic arthropathy usually affects the {{c1::midfoot}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionNeuropathic arthropathy usually features {{c1::polyarticular::polyarticular or monoarticular}} invol…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionUnlike neuropathic arthropathy, {{c3::diabetic foot}} osteomyelitis is almost always associated…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn diabetic foot osteomyelitis, the {{c1::cortex}} of the involved bone is often disrupted
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn neuropathic arthropathy, the {{c2::cortex}} is {{c1::intact::intact or eroded}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAbnormal {{c1::marrow}} signal is seen in both neuropathic arthropathy and diabetic foot osteomyelit…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Brodie abscess}} is a characteristic lesion of {{c2::subacute::chronicity}} osteomyelitis, con…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionCase: Axial and sagittal CT images through the kneeYellow arrows: {{c2::Lytic}} lesion of …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionChronic osteomyelitis is an indolent infection lasting more than {{c1::6}} weeks.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIt can be difficult to differentiate between {{c1::active}} and {{c1::inactive}} chronic osteomyelit…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionSerial radiographs in active {{c2::chronic}} osteomyelitis may show development of {{c1::periosteal …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Sclerosing}} osteomyelitis, also known as osteomyelitis of {{c1::Garré::eponym}}, is an uncomm…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe differential diagnosis of {{c4::sclerosing}} osteomyelitis includes{{c1::lymphoma::malignancy}}{…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Staphylococcus aureus::specific organism}} is the most common cause of hematogenous osteomyeli…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Salmonella::specific organism}}: osteomyelitis is typically seen in patients with {{c3::sickle…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Pseudomonas aeruginosa::Specific organism}} osteomyleitis is classically caused by a {{c2::pun…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe most common musculoskeletal infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis is infection of …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c3::Mycobacterium tuberculosis}} infection of the {{c1::spine}} is known as {{c2::Pott}} disease
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA stubbed great toe with {{c1::nail-bed}} injury is at risk for osteomyelitis of the {{c2::distal}} …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionVertebral osteomyelitis/discitis in an adult may be caused by hematogenous {{c1::arterial}} spread
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionVertebral osteomyelitis/discitis in an adult may be caused by {{c1::spinal}} surgery
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionVertebral osteomyelitis/discitis in an adult may be caused by spread of a {{c1::genitourinary}} infe…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionVertebral osteomyelitis/discitis  begins in the {{c1::subendplate}} region of the vertebral bod…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn {{c1::children::population}}, discitis is thought to represent direct hematogenous seeding of the…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Radiographs}} are typically the first modality to evaluate suspected osteomyelitis although it…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionEarly radiographic changes of {{c4::hematogenous}} osteomyelitis include focal {{c2::osteopenia}} du…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn contiguous focus osteomyelitis, the first radiographic sign may be soft-tissue {{c1::swelling}} a…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Scintigraphy}} and {{c2::MRI}} imaging are more sensitive to detect early osteomyelitis
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThree-phase Tc-99m MDP bone scan of osteomyelitis becomes positive within {{c1::24–48 hours::range}}…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn three-phase Tc-99m MDP bone scan, {{c1::acute osteomyelitis}} is positive on all three phases: ({…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn three-phase Tc-99m MDP bone scan, {{c1::cellulitis}} is {{c2::positive::positive or negative}}&nb…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Necrotizing fasciitis}} is an extremely aggressive soft-tissue infection caused by {{c2::Clost…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe characteristic radiographic and CT finding of {{c1::necrotizing fasciitis}} is {{c2::gas bubbles…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Pyomyositis}} is bacterial infection of the muscle.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionPyomyositis classically occurs in {{c2::young males::population}} after vigorous {{c1::exercise}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Pyomyositis}} was historically called {{c2::tropical myositis}} because it was first recognize…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe incidence of pyomyositis is increasing in the United States, with {{c1::diabetes}} as a major ri…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Staphylococcus aureus::specific organism}} is the most common cause of pyomyositis
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionCombining {{c1::WBC::cell type}} and {{c2::Tc 99m-sulfur colloid::radiotracer}} scintigraphy adds {{…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionActively infected bone marrow will show {{c1::increased::increased or decreased}} uptake on the WBC …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c2::WBC scan}} imaging is not sensitive for {{c1::spinal::body part}} osteomyelitis
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionWBC scan can be performed with either {{c1::Indium-111}}-tagged WBCs or {{c2::Tc-99m-HMPAO}}-tagged …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c2::Indium}} WBC scan has a {{c1::higher::higher or lower}} radiation dose compared to Tc-99m-{{c3…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIndium WBC scan images has more {{c1::noise}} compared to Tc-99m-HMPAO
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIndium WBC scan image takes {{c1::24}} hours to perform
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe disadvantage of {{c3::Tc-99m-HMPAO}} scan is its tendency to {{c1::dissociate}}, leading to {{c2…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionMRI is highly sensitive to detect early osteomyelitis within {{c1::3–5 days::range}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionMRI has {{c1::similar::less or greater}} sensitivity to radionuclide studies in the detect…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionMRI has {{c1::greater::less or greater}} specificity compared to radionuclide studies
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe hallmark of MRI imaging of osteomyelitis is replacement of the normal {{c1::fatty marrow}} signa…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionMRI has very high {{c1::negative}} predictive value for osteomyelitis
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionA negative {{c1::MRI::imaging modality}} essentially excludes osteomyelitis.
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionEdema and exudates cause {{c1::high::high or low}} marrow signal on {{c2::T2}}-weighted images
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionEdema and exudates cause {{c1::low::high or low}} marrow signal on {{c2::T1}}-weighted images
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn osteomyelitis, there are 3 patterns of signal alteration on T1-weighted images: {{c1::conflu…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionOf the three patterns of signal alteration on {{c2::T1}}-weighted images, only the {{c1::conflu…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn MRI evaluation for osteomyelitis, {{c1::gadolinium}} is helpful (though not necessary) to evaluat…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionPattern of T1-weighted signal abnormality in osteomyelitis:{{c1::Confluent intramedullary}} patternA…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionPattern of T1-weighted signal alteration in osteomyelitis:{{c1::Hazy reticular}} patternAssociation …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionPattern of T1-weighted signal alternation in osteomyelitis:{{c1::Subcortical}} patternAssociation wi…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionPattern of T1-weighted signal alteration in osteomyelitis:{{c1::Subcortical::}} Pattern
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionPattern of T1-weighted signal abnormality in osteomyelitis:{{c1::Hazy reticular::}} pattern
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionPattern of T1-weighted signal abnormality in osteomyelitis:{{c1::Cofluent intramedullary::}} pattern
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAspirated fluid white blood cell (WBC) count in arthrocentesis:WBC >{{c1::100,000}}/ μL has …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAspirated fluid white blood cell (WBC) count in arthrocentesis:WBC >{{c1::50,000}}/ μL has a…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAspirated fluid white blood cell (WBC) count in arthrocentesis:WBC >{{c1::25,000}}/ μL has a…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAspirated fluid percentage of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) in arthrocentesis:PMN ≥ {{c4:…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infection{{c1::Septic}} arthritis is a medical emergency
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionDiaphyseal bone {{c1::infarct}} and {{c2::osteomyelitis}} in sickle cell patients are ofte…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionSeptic arthritis is not an imaging diagnosis, but {{c1::radiographs::imaging}} should be performed i…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionBecause microbiology results take days, {{c1::WBC count}} and {{c1::% of PMN's}} of the aspiration f…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionWhat happens if osteomyelitis is not treated?Chronic, progressive {{c1::bony destruction}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionIn which age group does osteomyelitis tend to be isolated to the metaphysis?{{c1::Older children}}
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionCase: Sagittal STIR MRI of footYellow arrows: Diffuse {{c1::edema}} of midfootNot present:…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionChronic osteomyelitis can cause mixed {{c1::lytic}} and {{c1::sclerotic}} appearance, with a thicken…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionThe metacarpals and phalanges may become infected (osteomyelitis) after a {{c1::bite}} wound
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionCase: Radiograph in patient with foot pain (L), Sagittal STIR MRI (R)Yellow arrows, radiograph:…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionTc-99m bone scan is {{c1::highly}} sensitive and is {{c1::less}} specific than leukocyte scintigraph…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionAbnormal signal intensity in the bone on fluid-sensitive sequences is inadequate to confidently diag…
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionCase: Unenhanced CT through the proximal thighYellow arrow: Locules of {{c1::gas}} in the …
Published	05/01/2023	Musculoskeletal Imaging: Musculoskeletal infectionCase: Sagittal/axial contrast-enhanced CT as indicatedYellow arrows: Irregular-shaped, {{c…
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