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   Who is at risk for osteomyelitis?

   • Infections can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs. Smokers and people with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or kidney failure, are more at risk of developing osteomyelitis. People who have diabetes may develop osteomyelitis in their feet if they have foot ulcers.

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   Why are my bones more vulnerable to osteomyelitis?

   • Other factors that can make your bones more vulnerable to osteomyelitis may include: A severe bone fracture or a deep puncture wound gives bacteria a route to enter your bone or nearby tissue. A deep puncture wound, such as an animal bite or a nail piercing through a shoe, can also provide a pathway for infection.

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   What causes osteomyelitis?

   • Most cases of osteomyelitis are caused by staphylococcus bacteria, types of germs commonly found on the skin or in the nose of even healthy individuals. Germs can enter a bone in a variety of ways, including: The bloodstream.

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   Nov 8, 2022 · Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can be caused by bacteria, injuries, surgery or medical conditions. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis and how to prevent complications such as bone death or amputation.

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   May 9, 2024 · What are the risk factors? Anyone can develop an infection that causes osteomyelitis, but some people have a higher risk, including people who: Are younger than 20 or older than 50. Have open wounds after an injury or trauma.

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

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   May 31, 2023 · Some patients are at high risk for osteomyelitis, and these include those with bacteremia, endocarditis, intravenous drug use, trauma, and open fractures. Also, patients with chronic poorly healing wounds in the setting of diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, or orthopedic hardware are at increased risk. [1]

   • Author: Ifeanyi I. Momodu, Vipul Savaliya
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   Staging based on major and minor risk factors can help stratify patients for surgical treatment.

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   Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can affect children or adults and may result from a blood infection, a nearby infection, or a traumatic injury. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for this condition.

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   Apr 24, 2023 · Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can be acute or chronic. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and risk factors of this condition, such as diabetes, PVD, and prosthetics.

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   Risk factors in adults are older age, debilitation, hemodialysis , sickle cell disease , and injection drug use. Common infecting organisms include the following: In adults who are older, debilitated, or receiving hemodialysis: S. aureus (methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA] is common) and enteric gram-negative bacteria.