Notes in Osteomyelitis

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Published	10/08/2024	Osteomyelitis occurs in the {{c1::metaphysis}} of the long bones.
Published	10/08/2024	most common bacteria causing Osteomyelitis is {{c1::staphylococcus aureus }}
Published	10/08/2024	Osteomyelitis is more common in {{c1::boys}} and children under {{c1::10}} years.
Published	10/08/2024
Published	10/08/2024	OM Tx: {{c1::Antibiotic therapy}} +/- drainage & debridement of infected bone
Published	10/08/2024	Risk factors that predisposes the child to osteomyelitis:• {{c1::Open bone}} fracture• Orthopaedic {{c1::surgery}}• {{c1::Immunocompromised}}&nbs…
Published	10/08/2024	Osteomyelitis • Refusing to use the limb or {{c1::weight bear }}• {{c1::Pain}}• {{c1::Swelling}}• {{c1::Tenderness}}may be afebrile, or…
Published	10/08/2024	Investigations for OM Bedside:Bone biopsy +/- joint aspirationBloods:{{c1::FBC, CRP and ESR }}{{c1::Blood culture}} is important in&nbs…
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