What is Osteomyelitis?

Description of the disease

Osteomyelitis is a purulent inflammatory disease of the bones of the fingers or toes, caused by the penetration of infection through microtraumas or skin damage.

Classification

• Acute osteomyelitis
• Chronic osteomyelitis

Symptoms

Symptoms of osteomyelitis include swelling, purulent discharge, pain, redness of the skin in the affected area.

Causes

The cause of osteomyelitis is the penetration of bacteria into the soft tissues through minor traumas or skin damage.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis includes a doctor's examination, blood analysis, X-rays.

Treatment

Treatment includes antibiotics, surgical intervention to remove purulent mass, physiotherapy.

Prevention

Prevention includes proper hand hygiene, wearing protective equipment when working with tools, timely treatment of minor traumatic skin damage.

Doctor

Osteomyelitis treatment is carried out by an orthopedic surgeon.