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What radiographic feature is typically seen in acute osteomyelitis?
What radiographic feature is typically seen in acute osteomyelitis?
- Periosteal reaction (correct)
- Chronic sclerotic changes
- Endosteal scalloping
- Central necrosis
Which MRI finding is characteristic of acute osteomyelitis?
Which MRI finding is characteristic of acute osteomyelitis?
- Decreased signal in the medullary cavity
- High signal intensity on STIR images (correct)
- Low signal intensity on T1-weighted images
- Enhancement of the bony trabeculae
What is the term for a sequestrum in chronic osteomyelitis?
What is the term for a sequestrum in chronic osteomyelitis?
- Sclerosis of the cortex
- Dead, devascularized bone (correct)
- Area of new bone formation
- Pus-filled cavity
Which imaging modality is preferred for evaluating bony changes in chronic osteomyelitis?
Which imaging modality is preferred for evaluating bony changes in chronic osteomyelitis?
What radiographic finding suggests chronic osteomyelitis rather than an acute presentation?
What radiographic finding suggests chronic osteomyelitis rather than an acute presentation?
What is the primary etiological agent responsible for acute osteomyelitis in infants?
What is the primary etiological agent responsible for acute osteomyelitis in infants?
Which imaging feature is more likely to be observed in chronic rather than acute osteomyelitis?
Which imaging feature is more likely to be observed in chronic rather than acute osteomyelitis?
In acute osteomyelitis, which long bones are most commonly affected due to poor nutrition and unhygienic surroundings?
In acute osteomyelitis, which long bones are most commonly affected due to poor nutrition and unhygienic surroundings?
In plain radiography for acute osteomyelitis, what must be compromised for noticeable changes to appear?
In plain radiography for acute osteomyelitis, what must be compromised for noticeable changes to appear?
What imaging modality is particularly useful in the early detection of changes in osteomyelitis compared to plain radiography?
What imaging modality is particularly useful in the early detection of changes in osteomyelitis compared to plain radiography?
What are sequestrum and involucrum commonly associated with in the context of chronic osteomyelitis?
What are sequestrum and involucrum commonly associated with in the context of chronic osteomyelitis?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for osteomyelitis as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for osteomyelitis as mentioned in the text?
Which imaging modality is considered most sensitive and specific for identifying soft tissue/joint complications in acute osteomyelitis?
Which imaging modality is considered most sensitive and specific for identifying soft tissue/joint complications in acute osteomyelitis?
What does the bone marrow signal look like on T1-weighted images in acute osteomyelitis?
What does the bone marrow signal look like on T1-weighted images in acute osteomyelitis?
What is a sequestrum in the context of osteomyelitis?
What is a sequestrum in the context of osteomyelitis?
Which imaging modality is superior to MRI and plain film for depicting bony margins and identifying a sequestrum or involucrum in osteomyelitis?
Which imaging modality is superior to MRI and plain film for depicting bony margins and identifying a sequestrum or involucrum in osteomyelitis?
What are the overall sensitivity and specificity percentages of CT imaging in chronic osteomyelitis according to the text?
What are the overall sensitivity and specificity percentages of CT imaging in chronic osteomyelitis according to the text?
What does a sequestrum represent in the context of CT imaging in osteomyelitis?
What does a sequestrum represent in the context of CT imaging in osteomyelitis?
What is the hallmark of chronic osteomyelitis?
What is the hallmark of chronic osteomyelitis?
What is the function of a cloaca in osteomyelitis?
What is the function of a cloaca in osteomyelitis?
What is the function of an involucrum in osteomyelitis?
What is the function of an involucrum in osteomyelitis?
What is the purpose of a sinus tract in chronic osteomyelitis?
What is the purpose of a sinus tract in chronic osteomyelitis?
Which imaging technique is useful in identifying a sequestrum in osteomyelitis?
Which imaging technique is useful in identifying a sequestrum in osteomyelitis?
In acute osteomyelitis, what is characteristic of a cloaca?
In acute osteomyelitis, what is characteristic of a cloaca?
What is the radiological finding known as involucrum in chronic osteomyelitis?
What is the radiological finding known as involucrum in chronic osteomyelitis?
Which radiological finding is characteristic of Brodie abscess?
Which radiological finding is characteristic of Brodie abscess?
What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a sclerosing lesion with a thick rim of ossification on MRI imaging?
What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a sclerosing lesion with a thick rim of ossification on MRI imaging?
What does a sequestrum represent in the context of osteomyelitis?
What does a sequestrum represent in the context of osteomyelitis?
Which imaging modality best demonstrates a sclerotic fragment of bone separate from the rest of the humerus in chronic osteomyelitis?
Which imaging modality best demonstrates a sclerotic fragment of bone separate from the rest of the humerus in chronic osteomyelitis?
What would an oval configuration lytic lesion oriented along the long axis of the bone surrounded by a thick dense rim most likely represent on imaging?
What would an oval configuration lytic lesion oriented along the long axis of the bone surrounded by a thick dense rim most likely represent on imaging?
Which symptom is commonly associated with Stage I osteonecrosis?
Which symptom is commonly associated with Stage I osteonecrosis?
What is the classic 'Crescent sign' seen in Stage III osteonecrosis indicative of?
What is the classic 'Crescent sign' seen in Stage III osteonecrosis indicative of?
Which imaging technique confirms the presence of sequestrum and involucrum in osteomyelitis?
Which imaging technique confirms the presence of sequestrum and involucrum in osteomyelitis?
At which stage of osteonecrosis does the shape of the femoral head remain preserved?
At which stage of osteonecrosis does the shape of the femoral head remain preserved?
What imaging evidence suggests AVN in later stages like Stages IV and V of osteonecrosis?
What imaging evidence suggests AVN in later stages like Stages IV and V of osteonecrosis?
Which condition may Stage VI osteonecrosis become indistinguishable from?
Which condition may Stage VI osteonecrosis become indistinguishable from?
What is the most common bone affected by osteonecrosis?
What is the most common bone affected by osteonecrosis?
Sclerosis, subchondral cysts, and osteopenia are common findings in which stage of osteonecrosis?
Sclerosis, subchondral cysts, and osteopenia are common findings in which stage of osteonecrosis?
Which imaging technique is abnormal in Stage I osteonecrosis?
Which imaging technique is abnormal in Stage I osteonecrosis?