Chronic Osteomyelitis Imangbe Grace O. Outline
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What is the most common cause of chronic osteomyelitis?

  • Periprosthetic infection
  • Haematogenous infection (correct)
  • Skin infection
  • Local trauma

    • Which age group is most commonly affected by chronic osteomyelitis?

  • > 70 years
  • < 30 years
  • > 50 years
  • < 50 years (correct)

    • What is the most common bone site affected by chronic osteomyelitis?

  • Tibia (correct)
  • Vertebrae
  • Radius
  • Femur

    • Which of the following is not listed as a predisposing factor for chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial site of infection in osteomyelitis due to the lower number of phagocytic cells?

    <p>Metaphysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if chronic osteomyelitis is left untreated at a certain point?

    <p>'Sequestra' are formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of involucrum in chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Encapsulate the sequestra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical presentation of chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Thickened skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory study is typically elevated in cases of chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common finding in bone biopsy of chronic osteomyelitis cases?

    <p>Necrotic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is used to detect sequestrum and involucrum in chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Computed tomography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what treatment approach is recommended for chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Antibiotic treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional classification system for osteomyelitis based on?

    <p>Time of onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism is NOT commonly implicated in chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Clostridium difficile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In chronic osteomyelitis, what surrounds the cavities containing pus and dead bone?

    <p>Vascular tissue and sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the male-to-female ratio observed in cases of chronic osteomyelitis in Ilorin?

    <p>2:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is NOT commonly affected by chronic osteomyelitis?

    <p>Elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major source leading to chronic osteomyelitis development?

    <p>Untreated acute osteomyelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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