Osteoarthritis

Osteomyelitis/Osteoporosis, Osteo malacia and Pagets Disease

Janice Summers BMCCOsteomyelitisObjectivesAt the end of the teaching session the student will be enabled to:List the underlying causes of Osteomyelitis Describe the pathophysiology events leading to osteomyelitis Discuss with understanding the nursing and collaborative care management of patients with osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis - Etiology and PathophysiologySevere infection of the bone, bone marrow and surrounding tissueCommon infecting agent staphylococcus aureusIndirect entry boys associated with blunt traumaAdults with vascular insufficiency disorders (Diabetes Mellitus)Other causes respiratory and GUPelvis, tibia, vertebrae common sites of infection

Frequently affects growing bone in boys 65 years old should be routinely screened for osteoporosis. Screening should begin by age 60 for women at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. No general recommendations for screening have been made for women who are