Brodie's Abscess: Description, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Description of the disease

Brodie's abscess is a form of acute osteomyelitis characterized by the formation of a purulent focus in the bone tissue, which usually occurs in childhood.

Classification

• Active Brodie's abscess
• Passive Brodie's abscess
• Clinical Brodie's abscess

Symptoms

• Pain in the affected bone area
• Swelling and redness of the skin
• Fever
• General weakness and malaise

Causes

The cause of Brodie's abscess is usually a bacterial infection that penetrates the bone through microtrauma or the bloodstream.

Diagnosis

• Clinical examination and history
• X-ray
• CT or MRI
• Blood analysis

Treatment

Treatment includes antibiotic therapy, drainage of the purulent focus, and in some cases, surgical intervention.

Prevention

• Observance of hygiene rules
• Prevention of trauma
• Timely treatment of infections

Doctor

Brodie's abscess is treated by an orthopedic surgeon.