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Osteomyelitis
Katie Gillespie
Period 1
Symptoms
Nausea
Tenderness and swelling around the affected bone
Back Pain
Lost range of motion
Rash
Sometimes Osteomyelitis cases do not show any symptoms, or if they do it is misdiagnosed.
Osteomyelitis
Prevalence
2 out of 10,000 people are affected by this
Affects children and adults In Children its common to see in long bones in the legs and
arms.
In adults its common to see it in the bones that’s make up our spine, feet and pelvis.
Cause
Bacteria traveling through the blood stream than can get to the bone and cause an infection Open wound that gets exposed to bacteria
Taking medications or having conditions that weaken your immune system
Risk Factors
Recent Injury Can provide a pathway for germs
Circulation disorders Blocked or damaged blood vessels can keep the infection-
fighting cells from attacking small infections, allowing them to grow larger
Diabetes
Sickle cell
Intravenous lines and Catheters Any kind of tubing going in to the body there is a risk for germs
that can lead to infection
Urinary Catheters
Dialysis Machine
Risk Factors Cont.
Illicit Drugs Typically use non-sterile needles and do not clean the skin
before injection
Weak immune system Less likely to fight off infection
Poorly controlled diabetes
chemotherapy
Complications
This infection can lead to bone death. This happens from poor blood circulation through the bone. Surgery can take place to take out the small part of the dead bone, but if the dead bone is too large it might have to be amputated.
Diagnosis
Take several blood tests to determine if there is an infection. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Measures the Concentration of white blood cells, Red blood cells and Palettes.
Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Detects and monitors inflammation in the body
C-Reative Protein (CPR
CPR is produced in the liver and this test is used to mark where the inflammation is.
Treatments
Antibiotics will be administered for 4 to 6 weeks through a vein in your arm.
For more serious Infections oral antibiotics will be administered in addition to the antibiotics in your vein.
Doctors might have to drain the infected area for any pus or fluids.
Immobilize with a brace to help pain and speed up the healing process
Worst case would be to have to amputate the limb.
Interesting Facts
People that have HIV/Aids do not have a higher risk for Osteomyelitis surprisingly.
The infection can spread to near by muscles and bones.
People can have it for decades if it is under the skin and not know they have it.
Sources
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http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=98
MedicineNet.com
Mayoclinic.com
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