Broadly defined; recognizes the duration of the infection and whether suppuration or sclerosis of bone is present
Progressive inflammatory destruction of bone with apposition of new b...
Children with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis may present with abrupt-onset high fever, chills, fatigue, irritability, lethargy, restricted motion and local pain, edema, erythema, an...
Consider issues related to débridement, antibiotic selection, and duration of therapy.
Immobilization of the affected part, hydration, fever, and pain control
Involvement of specialists (ortho...
Protection of the joint with traction or splinting and starting protected motion early is a consideration.
Limitation of weight-bearing until x-ray evidence of defect’s partial healing due...
The most common pathogen implicated in development of osteomyelitis in both children and adults is S. aureus (MRSA, MSSA).
Often, abrupt high fever presents with acute hematogenous oste...
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