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   Os·te·o·my·e·li·tis

   /ˌästiōˌmī(ə)ˈlīdəs/

   

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   • 1. inflammation of bone or bone marrow, usually due to infection.

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   What is chronic osteomyelitis?

   • Chronic osteomyelitis may develop if osteomyelitis is not treated successfully. It is a persistent infection that is very difficult to get rid of. Sometimes, chronic osteomyelitis is undetectable for a long time, causing no symptoms for months or years.

   Osteomyelitis - Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders - Merck Manual

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   What is the difference between acute and chronic osteomyelitis?

   • On histologic examination, these areas of necrotic bone are the basis for distinguishing between acute osteomyelitis and chronic osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis is an infective process that encompasses all of the bone (osseous) components, including the bone marrow. When it is chronic, it can lead to bone sclerosis and deformity. [citation needed]

   Osteomyelitis - Wikipedia

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsOsteomyelitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 8, 2022 · Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone that can be caused by bacteria, injuries, surgeries or other factors. Learn about the signs, risk factors and treatments of this condition from Mayo Clinic.

4. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › osteomyelitisOsteomyelitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Osteomyelitis is inflammation or swelling of bone tissue that is usually the result of an infection. It can affect children or adults and may require antibiotics, surgery or long-term care to prevent complications.

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesOsteomyelitis (Bone Infection): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   May 9, 2024 · Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that happens when bacterial or fungal infections spread from other parts of your body into your bone marrow. It can be very serious and cause permanent bone damage, but it’s very manageable if you start treatment within a few days.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK532250Osteomyelitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   May 31, 2023 · Osteomyelitis is a serious infection of the bone that can be either acute or chronic. It is an inflammatory process involving the bone and its structures caused by pyogenic organisms that spread through the bloodstream, fractures, or surgery.

   • Author: Ifeanyi I. Momodu, Vipul Savaliya
   • Published: 2023/05/31

   • Affiliations: Campbell University School of OM

7. www.merckmanuals.com › osteomyelitisOsteomyelitis - Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders - Merck ...

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   Osteomyelitis is a bone infection usually caused by bacteria, mycobacteria, or fungi. It can affect any bone, but is more common in the legs, arms, and spine. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteomyelitis.

   • Author: Steven Schmitt

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OsteomyelitisOsteomyelitis - Wikipedia

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   Osteomyelitis ( OM) is an infection of bone. [1] . Symptoms may include pain in a specific bone with overlying redness, fever, and weakness. [1] . The long bones of the arms and legs are most commonly involved in children e.g. the femur and humerus, [7] while the feet, spine, and hips are most commonly involved in adults. [2]

9. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpOsteomyelitis: Diagnosis and Treatment | AAFP

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   Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory condition of bone secondary to infection; it may be acute or chronic. Symptoms of acute osteomyelitis include pain, fever, and edema of the affected...