Causes
The name of the bacteria that causes osteomyelitis
What is staphylococcus?
This will apply to most of us eventually
What is aging?
The lowest number of symptoms you can have
What is none?
Osteonecrosis is a medical term that means this
What is bone death?
This noninvasive technique will check for tenderness, swelling, or warmth
What is palpation?
This series of tubes can carry germs from other places in your body to a weak spot in your bones
What is the bloodstream?
Circulation disorders like these can have an impact
What is peripheral artery disease, sickle cell disease, or poorly-controlled diabetes?
This symptom is also known as pyrexia
What is a fever?
This kind of arthritis is associated with this disease
What is septic arthritis?
What can a blood test show us?
What are elevated numbers of white blood cells?
This kind of injury may introduce germs into your body
What is skin puncture?
This one is a skill we've all learned in this program
What is a needle puncture?
These are the most obvious signs your doctor will check for
What is warmth, swelling, and redness?
This complication will particularly impact younger patients
What is bone growth?
When are x-rays useful?
What is the infection has been present for some time?
The bacteria that causes osteomyelitis is usually found here
What is on the skin or in the nose?
Treatment for cancer or taking corticosteroids can increase your risk in this way
What is a weakened immune system?
This symptom will make you say "ouch"
What is pain
These noninvasive techniques can detect bone damage early on
What are CT and MRI scans?
The best way to prevent osteomyelitis
What is washing wounds with soap and water?
This test allows us to examine the infection directly
What is a bone biopsy?