osteitis
Skeletal tissue swelling
Osteitis is inflammation of bone, typically caused by infection or injury.
The condition affects the bone tissue itself, distinguishing it from related conditions like osteomyelitis, which involves the bone marrow.
Osteitis can occur in various forms, including osteitis pubis, which affects the pubic bone and is common among athletes.
Treatment usually involves addressing the underlying cause and managing inflammation.
Bacterial infection of skeleton
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
pus · antibiotics · debridement · suppurative · contiguous · streptococcus · pseudomonas · cultures
Upper leg bone
- tibiaMain lower leg bone
- fibulaOuter lower leg bone
- humerusUpper arm's long bone
- radiusCenter-to-perimeter distance
ulna · vertebrae · pelvis · cranium · mandible · clavicle · scapula · ribs
Bodily or emotional distress
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · stiffness · swelling · fever · malaise · limited mobility · weakness · fatigue
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- warmthHeat you feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
erythema · cytokines · leukocytes · histamine · prostaglandins · inflammatory · reactive · acute
Penetrating diagnostic beam
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- bone scanImaging to detect skeletal abnormalities
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
blood tests · leukocytosis · imaging · radiograph · histopathology · culture · aspiration
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- drainageLiquid removal system
- immobilizationPreventing movement entirely
anti-inflammatory · analgesics · physical therapy · rest · bone grafting
osteomyelitis
Bacterial infection of skeleton
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- abscessLocalized pus collection
sepsis · pus · antibiotics · debridement · suppurative · contiguous · streptococcus · pseudomonas · cultures · drainage
femur
Upper leg bone
radius · ulna · vertebrae · pelvis · cranium · mandible · clavicle · scapula · ribs · patella
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
tenderness · discomfort · stiffness · swelling · fever · malaise · limited mobility · weakness · fatigue · localized pain
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- warmthHeat you feel
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
edema · erythema · cytokines · leukocytes · histamine · prostaglandins · inflammatory · reactive · acute · localized
hyperparathyroidism
Excessive parathyroid hormone secretion
- dry socketExposed jawbone after extraction
X-ray
Penetrating diagnostic beam
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- bone scanImaging to detect skeletal abnormalities
biopsy · blood tests · leukocytosis · imaging · radiograph · histopathology · culture · aspiration
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- drainageLiquid removal system
immobilization · anti-inflammatory · analgesics · physical therapy · rest · bone grafting