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Osteomyelitis is inflammation or swelling that occurs in the bone that is caused by an infection. Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial)
fluid or tissues surrounding the joint.
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Bone and Joint Infections .pdfTest Your Knowledge
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What is osteomyelitis?
a) Inflammation of the joints
b) Infection of the bone
c) Degenerative bone disease
d) Cancer of the bone
Which of the following can cause osteomyelitis?
a) Bacteria
b) Virus
c) Fungus
d) All of the above
What is a common complication of vertebral osteomyelitis?
a) Bone fractures
b) Neurological symptoms
c) Joint stiffness
d) Skin ulcers
Which imaging modality is highly sensitive in defining the location and extent of osteomyelitis but is not often used in routine presentations?
a) X-ray
b) Ultrasound
c) MRI
d) PET scan
What is the empiric antibiotic therapy recommended for children with osteomyelitis?
a) Cloxacillin or Cefazolin
b) Ciprofloxacin
c) Clindamycin + Ciprofloxacin
d) Vancomycin
Which pathogen is most commonly associated with septic arthritis?
a) Pseudomonas
b) Staphylococcus aureus
c) Propionibacterium
d) Bacillus Anaerobes
When should IV antibiotics be continued before stepping down to oral therapy in osteomyelitis treatment?
a) Until WBC count returns to normal
b) Until culture results are available
c) Until the patient is afebrile for more than 2 days and local signs of inflammation are resolved
d) Until the MRI confirms healing
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