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11 Cards in this Set
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In what two ways is the neonatal physis unique?
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Blood vessels course across the physis until 18 months of age
Infection can therefore cross into the epiphysis |
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Does chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis generally result in unilateral or bilateral involvement?
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Bilateral, symmetric bony involvement
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What sites are generally involved?
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Clavicle
Other metaphyseal sites |
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What organism is most commonly identified?
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None
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What is the treatment of choice?
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NSAIDs E
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What age group is most commonly affected?
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Adolescents
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What is the classic radiographic feature of chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis?
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lntense periosteal proliferation
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What organisms are most commonly identified?
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Anaerobes
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What is the treatment of choice?
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Appropriate antibiotic therapy
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ls a biopsy generally necessary to identify the organism?
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No; in general, biopsy is only necessary if patient fails antibiotic therapy
Generally assume Staphylococcus aureus is the etiologic organism and treat empirically |
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In vertebral osteomyelitis in adults, is a biopsy generally necessary?
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Yes, a biopsy must be performed as with other cases of osteomyelitis in
adults |
