OSTEOMYELTITIS

Question 1

what are the potential clinical details to watch out for with OM ?

Answer 1

Erythema, hot, painful, swollen area.

Question 2

what are the XRAY findings of OM ?

Answer 2

Soft tissue changes. (swollen with Gas).
Bony changes. (Osteopenia, Periosteal reaction and bone destruction)

Question 3

Give 3 classic bony signs of OM ?

Answer 3

Sequestrum ( Area of necrosis)
Involucrum ( Area of increased sclerosis around a sequestrum
Cloacoa ( A sinus tract which drains pus).

Question 4

What is the typical location of OM in peads ?

Answer 4

Metaphysis.

Question 5

What is the typical location of OM in adults ?

Answer 5

Epiphyseal/ Metaphysis.