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Osteomyelitis 
Defination
Is an infection of the bone that results in inflammation, necrosis and formation othe new bone.
Classification
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Contiguous inoculation osteomyelitis: caused by direct contact of the tissue and bacteria during bone surgery, open fracture and traumatic injury.
Vertebral osteomyelitis: osteomyelitis with vascular insufficiency most commonly in patients with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.
Pathophysiology
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Initial response to infection is inflammation, increased vascularity and edema.
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Infection extend to the medullary cavity and under the periosteum, may spread into adjacent soft tissue and joints.
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Clinical manifestations
Symptoms:
-Chills.,fever, rapid pulse
and malaise.
-Pain, edema and extremely tender in the infected area.
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Diagnosis
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CT scan:
Demonstrate abnormal calcification, ossification
and intracoastal abnormalities.
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