The Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 1: Disease and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
Section III: Specific Musculoskeletal Diseases
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1-18. OSTEOMYELITIS
This condition is an inflammatory process involving the bone. Osteomyelitis can be chronic or acute and is a pus-producing bone infection. Causes of osteomyelitis include disease-causing bacteria, lesions, trauma, and sickle cell anemia.
a. Signs/Symptoms of Osteomyelitis. Included are the following:
(1) Fever.
(2) Malaise.
(3) Localized pain.
(4) Swelling.
(5) Weakness.
(6) Surrounding tissue dies.
b. Treatment of Osteomyelitis. Treatment includes administering large doses of antibiotics intravenously and bed rest.
