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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the function of involucrum in chronic osteomyelitis?

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

What is a common clinical presentation of chronic osteomyelitis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the traditional classification system for osteomyelitis based on?

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

Which microorganism is NOT commonly implicated in chronic osteomyelitis?

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

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

<p>Vascular tissue and sclerosis (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is NOT commonly affected by chronic osteomyelitis?

<p>Elderly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major source leading to chronic osteomyelitis development?

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

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