ORTHOPEDIC INFECTIONS

Yousef T. Khoja

OBJECTIVES

  • Understand pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, prevention, principles of treatment and management of:
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Chronic Specific Osteomyelitis i.e. Musculoskeletal Tuberculosis

Tables of contents


Summary

Key Points

Infection in bones and joints is a Destructive disease to joints
Must diagnose early and treat:

  • Drainage of pyogenic arthritis
  • Release pressure and removal of debris in OM
  • Antibiotics

References

Sources

  • Apley’s System of Orthopaedics and Fractures, 9th ed.
  • Miller’s Review of Orthopaedics 7th Ed.
  • AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review, 1st ed.
  • AAOS guideline.
  • Orthobullets.com
  • emedicine.com
  • Prof. Kremli’s Slides.