Osteomyelitis

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“Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone. The causative organism is most often Staphylococcus aureus, which enters the bloodstream from a distant focus of infection, such as a boil or furuncle, or from an open wound, as in an open (compound) fracture”. This occurs usually in the fibula, tibia, humerus, vertebrae, or near prosthesis. 50% of cases are due to unknown bacteria. Osteomyelitis may also be caused by a traumatic injury, foot ulcers in diabetic patients, frequent medication injections, and weakened immune systems. There are three types of Osteomyelitis; acute, sub-acute, and chronic. This is determined on the length of time the patient has the disease. “Chronic osteomyelitis: develops in 15-30% due to delayed treatment,

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