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	eMedicine - Osteomyelitis : Article by Randall W King, MD
		Hematogenous osteomyelitis is an infection caused by bacterial seeding from the blood.
		Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis is characterized by an acute infection of the bone caused by the seeding of the bacteria within the bone from a remote source.
		Direct inoculation (contiguous-focus) osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone secondary to the inoculation of organisms from direct trauma, spread from a contiguous focus of infection, or sepsis after a surgical procedure.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic349.htm (3387 words)

	Osteomyelitis: Bone and Joint Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Osteomyelitis occurs most commonly in young children and in older people, but all age groups are at risk.
		Osteomyelitis usually occurs in the ends of leg and arm bones in children and in the spine (vertebrae) in adults, particularly in older people.
		Osteomyelitis may also occur where a piece of metal has been surgically attached to a bone, as is done to repair hip or other fractures.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec05/ch065/ch065b.html (1216 words)

	OSTEOMYELITIS
		Osteomyelitis is a condition in wich bone becomes infected by bacteria.
		In the early stages of osteomyelitis in children, the child will be in hospital and will be observed to ensure that the antibiotic treatment is effective and that the infection is being adequately controlled.
		In chronic osteomyelitis or in children with growth disturbance as a result of the infection, a lot of help is required.
	www.surgerydoor.co.uk /medical_conditions/Indices/O/osteomyelitis.htm (1056 words)

	Osteomyelitis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Osteomyelitis is an inflammation or swelling of bone tissue that is usually the result of an infection.
		Osteomyelitis may occur as a result of a bacterial bloodstream infection, sometimes called bacteremia, or sepsis, that spreads to the bone.
		Osteomyelitis can have a sudden onset, a slow and mild onset, or may be a chronic problem, depending on the source of the infection.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_bone/osteom.cfm (826 words)

	Dr. Koop - Osteomyelitis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Osteomyelitis is the local or generalized infection of bone and bone marrow, usually caused by bacteria.
		Chronic (long-term) osteomyelitis may be a delayed complication of acute (sudden onset) osteomyelitis, especially if it results from a fracture or the presence of a foreign body in the wound, such as a bullet or a piece of metallic debris.
		The major sign of chronic osteomyelitis is a flare-up or reopening of an abscessed wound, with periodic pain and discharge of pus.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/239.html (536 words)

	Osteomyelitis
		Osteomyelitis (pronounced: os-tee-oh-my-uh-lie-tus) is a bone infection often caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus (pronounced: sta-fuh-low-kah-kus are-ee-us).
		It's sometimes difficult to diagnose osteomyelitis in infants and young children because they don't always show pain or specific symptoms in the area of the infection.
		Treatment of osteomyelitis depends on the severity of the infection and whether it is acute (recent) or chronic (has been present for a longer period of time).
	www.kidshealth.org /teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osteomyelitis.html (943 words)

	Osteomyelitis case
		Patients with diabetes and wounds of the foot are especially at risk for infection and at higher risk of osteomyelitis.
		Prevalence of osteomyelitis is high in diabetic patients with puncture wounds.
		For osteomyelitis, this pairing of symptoms is common.
	www.umt.edu /bioethics/ahrq/case_studies/Osteomyelitiscase.htm (632 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot ulcers
		Determination of which diabetic foot lesions have underlying osteomyelitis is a difficult but important clinical issue, because failure to diagnose and treat osteomyelitis increases the risk of amputation (4).
		The diagnosis of osteomyelitis requires increased focal activity in bone beneath an ulcer on both early and late phases of the scan (figure 2).
		Osteomyelitis of the diabetic foot is a serious problem in the United States and is partly responsible for the high rate of lower extremity amputations in this diabetic population.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2005/07_05/schinabeck.htm (1733 words)

	BBC - Health - Conditions - Osteomyelitis
		Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, particularly the long bones in children.
		Osteomyelitis is usually caused by bacteria, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus, but many other bacteria can be to blame, and occasionally fungal infections occur.
		Osteomyelitis usually results from the spread of micro-organisms through the blood, but sometimes infection spreads from a nearby wound.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/osteomyelitis2.shtml (432 words)

	Bonetumor.org - The Web's Most Comprehensive Bone Tumor Resource
		Osteomyelitis may be caused by direct innoculation secondary to trauma or surgery.
		Osteomyelitis secondary to trauma is often poly- microbial.
		Acute osteomyelitis is treated with irrigation and debridement as necessary, followed by four to six weeks of antibiotics.
	www.bonetumor.org /tumors/pages/page171.html (549 words)

	Osteomyelitis
		Osteomyelitis refers to a bone infection, almost always caused by a bacteria.
		Patients who develop osteomyelitis, due to spread from a nearby area of soft tissue infection, may only note poor healing of the original wound or infection.
		When caused by tuberculosis, osteomyelitis usually affects the thoracic spine (that section of the spine running approximately from the base of the neck down to where the ribs stop).
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/osteomyelitis.jsp (1279 words)

	Osteomyelitis
		If the osteomyelitis developed after an open wound, the injured area may begin to hurt again after initially seeming to get better.
		After being diagnosed with osteomyelitis, you may be admitted to the hospital for a short stay so that intravenous (IV) antibiotics can be given (directly into a vein) to fight the infection.
		Once the condition improves, you will be allowed to go home but you may continue to need IV or oral (taken by mouth) antibiotics at home for several more weeks.
	kidshealth.org /teen/infections/bacterial_viral/osteomyelitis.html (941 words)

	Osteomyelitis - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
		Osteomyelitis is the local or generalized infection of bone and bone marrow, usually caused by bacteria.
		Chronic (long-term) osteomyelitis may be a delayed complication of acute (sudden onset) osteomyelitis, especially if it results from a fracture or the presence of a foreign body in the wound, such as a bullet or a piece of metallic debris.
		The major sign of chronic osteomyelitis is a flare-up or reopening of an abscessed wound, with periodic pain and discharge of pus.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/428/239/main.html (518 words)

	Osteomyelitis - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		Osteomyelitis can occur in children of any age, but is more common in premature infants and babies born with complications.
		In most cases, the infection is cured with antibiotic medication.In severe cases of osteomyelitis, the infection can be very destructive to the bone, surrounding muscles, tendons, and blood vessels, resulting in amputation of the infected limb.
		Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/orthopaedics/osteomy.html (398 words)

	Osteomyelitis Introduction - Health encyclopaedia - NHS Direct
		Osteomyelitis is an acute (develops suddenly) or chronic (long term) infection of the bone and bone marrow(the soft substance in the bone cavity where the blood cells are produced).
		Osteomyelitis can happen as a result of an infection in another part of the body.
		This is often the cause of osteomyelitis in children.
	www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk /articles/article.aspx?articleId=269 (198 words)

	AllRefer Health - Osteomyelitis
		Osteomyelitis is an acute or chronic bone infection, usually caused by bacteria.
		The infection that causes osteomyelitis often is in another part of the body and spreads to the bone via the blood.
		Chronic osteomyelitis results when bone tissue dies as a result of the lost blood supply.
	health.allrefer.com /health/osteomyelitis-info.html (487 words)

	Osteomyelitis
		The objective of treating osteomyelitis is to eliminate the infection and prevent the development of chronic infection.
		Chronic osteomyelitis can lead to permanent deformity and chronic problems, so it is important to treat the disease as soon as possible.
		Because it is important that osteomyelitis receives prompt medical attention, people who are at a higher risk of developing osteomyelitis should called their doctors as soon as possible if any symptoms arise.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/2700/2702.asp?index=9495 (1163 words)

	Osteomyelitis
		Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone usually caused by bacteria.
		Osteomyelitis is most common in young children and the elderly, but can occur at any age.
		Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are usually the cause of acute osteomyelitis, which may enter the bloodstream through a wound or contaminated intravenous needle.
	www.spineuniverse.com /displayarticle.php/article1443.html (632 words)

	Osteomyelitis - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston
		Osteomyelitis can occur in children of any age, but is more common in premature infants and babies born with complications.
		The physician makes the diagnosis of osteomyelitis with a complete medical history of the child, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
		In severe cases of osteomyelitis, the infection can be very destructive to the bone, surrounding muscles, tendons, and blood vessels, resulting in amputation of the infected limb.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site1391/mainpageS1391P0.html (401 words)

	Osteomyelitis of the Spine
		METHODS: In 103 patients with pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis who underwent magnetic resonance imaging at or before the time of diagnosis, the author reviewed the clinical findings and results of the magnetic resonance imaging, timing with respect to symptom duration and diagnosis, and accuracy of readings in detecting spinal infection.
		Candida osteomyelitis is an uncommon complication of immunosuppressive therapy.
		Although osteomyelitis due to Salmonella infection is known to be associated with sickle cell anemia, various hemoglobinopathies and immune suppressive states, it may also occur in normal hosts.
	web.indstate.edu /thcme/micro/ostspine.htm (651 words)

	Osteomyelitis
		Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, usually caused by bacteria or fungi.
		It is commonly found in the bones of the spine, but it can also spread into the discs between the bones and the area surrounding the spinal cord.
		Spinal instrumentation and fusion may be used to correct spinal deformity and provide permanent stability to the spinal column.
	www.csmc.edu /pf_5746.html (385 words)

	Osteomyelitis
		Osteomyelitis is an acute or chronic bone infection.
		People who are at risk for developing chronic osteomyelitis are people who have had recent trauma, diabetic patients, hemodialysis patients, and IV drug abuse.
		Some of the most common symptoms are: Pain in the bone, Local swelling, redness, and warmth, high fever, nausea, and an abscess at the site of infection.
	www.mamashealth.com /osteo.asp (236 words)

	Osteomyelitis - Patient UK
		However, osteomyelitis can affect any bone (although it is very rare in some bones).
		Once you have had one bout of osteomyelitis, your risk of a further bout is higher than average.
		However, the antibiotic is sometimes changed to a different one when the results of the tests confirm which bacterium is causing the infection.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/27000213 (1146 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Osteomyelitis
		When treatment is received, the outcome for acute osteomyelitis is usually good.
		The outlook is worse for chronic osteomyelitis, even with surgery.
		Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of osteomyelitis, or if you have osteomyelitis and the symptoms persist despite treatment.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000437.htm (586 words)

	Osteomyelitis Cure Treatment Chronic Osteomyelitis Specialists Herbal Medication For Osteomyelitis India
		I am pleased to bring to your notice that I have developed a method to cure the chronic osteomelitis by herbal oral medicines and external application of medicine on the affected part of the body where the underlying bone is degenerating.
		Often, the original site of infection is elsewhere in the body, and spreads to the bone by the blood.
		Bacteria or fungus may sometimes be responsible for osteomyelitis.
	www.osteomyelitiscure.com (124 words)

	Definition of osteomyelitis - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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	www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=osteomyelitis (47 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Osteomyelitis (Bone Infections)
		Osteomyelitis describes serious bone infections that go deep into the affected bones.
		In almost all cases, this condition is caused by a bacterial infection.
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	www.healthopedia.com /osteomyelitis (335 words)

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