Unit V exam

Infection of bone, bone marrow or surrounding tissue

Osteomyelitis
Systemic signs and symptoms of Acute Osteomyelitis

fever, chills, nightsweats
Local presentation of Osteomyelitis

bone pain, swelling, tender, not good ROM
Treatment for Osteomyelitis

Agressive and prolonged IV antibiotic therapy
Treatments for Osteomyelitis

surgical debridement, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, muscle flap or graft, amputation, removal of orthopedic device

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Unit V exam

Description

Musculoskeletal Problems

Updated

2010-11-10T03:37:01Z