Osteomyelitis is inflammation and destruction of bone caused by bacteria, mycobacteria, or fungi. Common symptoms are localized bone pain and tenderness with constitutional symptoms (in acute …

Antibiotics plus surgical debridement and removal of devitalized tissue are necessary for treating chronic osteomyelitis and contiguous-spread osteomyelitis. Vertebral body osteo and epidural abscess may …

Osteomyelitis may occur where a piece of metal has been surgically attached to a bone, as is done to repair a hip or other fracture. Also, bacteria or fungal spores may infect the bone to which an artificial …

Any open or penetrating wound can expose bone to bacteria, causing contiguous osteomyelitis, also called non-hematogenous osteomyelitis. In adults, most bone infections are due to physical trauma.

Infections that spread to your bones cause osteomyelitis. It usually happens when an infection on the surface of your skin (like at a wound or a surgery site) gets into your bloodstream and spreads to …

Dec 11, 2008 · In osteomyelitis due to a contiguous focus of infection without vascular insufficiency, patients often present with pain, fever, and purulent drainage from a traumatic or surgical wound.

Oct 16, 2025 · Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis can typically be treated with antibiotic therapy alone. Management of acute osteomyelitis due to contiguous spread and chronic osteomyelitis usually …

Mar 16, 2024 · Definition Osteomyelitis is a bone infection. It is caused by bacteria or other germs.

Dec 10, 2024 · People who have diabetes with foot ulcers may get osteomyelitis in the bones of their feet. Most people with osteomyelitis need surgery to remove areas of the affected bone. After …

May 15, 2025 · Osteomyelitis may be divided into two major categories based upon the pathogenesis of infection: (1) hematogenous osteomyelitis and (2) nonhematogenous osteomyelitis, which develops …