Orthopedics - Oleksa A.P. 2006

Osteomyelitis

The term "Osteomyelitis" was coined by Reunalt in 1831 while describing bone inflammation following open fractures.

Osteomyelitis is a severe purulent inflammation affecting all Structural components of the bone (Bone Marrow, endosteum, cancellous and compact bone, periosteum) and the adjacent soft Tissues. It occurs when pathogenic microorganisms enter the bone marrow and multiply, provided that favorable conditions for their growth are present.

Depending on the route of pathogen entry into the bone, osteomyelitis is classified into hematogenous, post-traumatic, gunshot, and postoperative forms.

Based on their clinical course, osteomyelitides are divided into acute and chronic.



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