osteomyelitis
Bacterial marrow invasion
Osteomyelitis is infection of bone, usually bacterial, causing inflammation, pain, and potential bone destruction.
The infection may reach bone through the bloodstream, spread from nearby tissue, or enter through wounds or surgery.
Treatment typically requires prolonged antibiotics and sometimes surgical removal of infected bone: The diabetic ulcer led to osteomyelitis in his foot.
Spherical bacteria in clusters
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
pus · antibiotics · wound · pathogen · cellulitis · pseudomonas · streptococcus · salmonella
Soft bone interior
trabecular · vertebra · mandible · humerus · pelvis · skull · cloaca · osseous
Bodily or emotional distress
- feverElevated body temperature
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
warmth · drainage · limited mobility · malaise · chills · localized pain · fistula
Removing damaged tissue surgically
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- vancomycinGlycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- amputationSurgical limb removal
drainage · irrigation · bone graft · wound care · IV therapy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- bone scanImaging to detect skeletal abnormalities
cultures · blood cultures · leukocytosis · C-reactive protein · radiology · PET scan · histopathology
Metabolic disorder affecting glucose
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- sickle cellInherited blood cell malformation
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
hemodialysis · neuropathy · pressure ulcer · open wound · orthopedic surgery
staphylococcus
Spherical bacteria in clusters
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
bacteremia · pus · antibiotics · wound · pathogen · cellulitis · pseudomonas · streptococcus · salmonella · contiguous
marrow
Soft bone interior
cortical · trabecular · vertebra · mandible · humerus · pelvis · skull · cloaca · osseous · skeletal
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
tenderness · warmth · drainage · limited mobility · malaise · chills · localized pain · fistula
debridement
Removing damaged tissue surgically
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- vancomycinGlycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
amputation · drainage · irrigation · bone graft · wound care · IV therapy
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
bone scan · cultures · blood cultures · leukocytosis · C-reactive protein · radiology · PET scan · histopathology
diabetes
Metabolic disorder affecting glucose
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- sickle cellInherited blood cell malformation
- traumaLasting psychological wound
prosthesis · hemodialysis · neuropathy · pressure ulcer · open wound · orthopedic surgery
osteoporosis, osteopath, myeloid, osteology, osteopathy, periosteum, myelitis, osteocyte, myelopathy