What is Osteomyelitis?

Description of the disease

Osteomyelitis is an infectious inflammatory disease of the bones, which can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It can affect one or multiple bones, leading to tissue destruction.

Classification

• Acute osteomyelitis
• Chronic osteomyelitis

Symptoms

• Pain in the affected bone
• Swelling and redness of the skin
• Fever
• General weakness and fatigue

Causes

Osteomyelitis usually occurs as a result of an infection that can enter the bone through the blood after trauma or surgery, or in chronic infectious diseases.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of osteomyelitis may involve X-rays, CT scans, MRI, complete blood count, and blood chemistry analysis.

Treatment

Treatment for osteomyelitis may include taking antibiotics, surgical intervention to remove the affected tissue, and rehabilitation.

Prevention

To prevent osteomyelitis, it is important to promptly treat infections, avoid bone traumas, and adhere to aseptic and antiseptic rules during medical interventions.

Doctor

Osteomyelitis is treated by an orthopedic surgeon.