What is Hematogenous Osteomyelitis?

Description of the disease

Hematogenous osteomyelitis is an infectious disease of the bones, caused by various microorganisms that enter the bone through the bloodstream.

Classification

Hematogenous osteomyelitis can be classified as acute or chronic, depending on the nature and duration of the disease.

Symptoms

Symptoms of hematogenous osteomyelitis may include pain in the affected bone, swelling, redness of the skin, fever, general weakness.

Causes

The cause of hematogenous osteomyelitis can be various microorganisms, such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, fungi, and other bacteria.

Diagnosis

Various studies, such as computed tomography, X-rays, blood tests, and biomaterial analysis, are used to diagnose hematogenous osteomyelitis.

Treatment

Treatment of hematogenous osteomyelitis may include taking antibiotics, surgical intervention to remove infected tissue, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation.

Prevention

Prevention of hematogenous osteomyelitis includes maintaining immunity, hygiene, timely treatment of infections and bone injuries.

Doctor

Hematogenous osteomyelitis is treated by an orthopedic surgeon or traumatologist.