What are bone and joint infection?
An infection caused by a germ to a bone or joint is usually termed as bone and joint infection. A germ may get inside of a bone or joint through an injury, bloodstream or a skin ulcer. If left untreated, these infections may cause severe pain, wound problems and poor mobility. It can be a result of an infection in which:
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The infection has killed the bone
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If there is an artificial material present in the infected area
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If there is a wound that persists for long
How are bone and joint infections diagnosed?
It is important to identify how much amount of bone is infected and what medications can be helpful. To find out all these, the doctor may suggest:
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X-ray
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Scans
According to the result, the doctor will plan the treatment
What about the treatment and rehabilitation?
The doctor may suggest a treatment combining surgery and antibiotics. In most cases, the patient may require more than one surgery and more antibiotics for a long period. Such treatment plan will involve many doctors and specialists. As per the treatment plan, the duration will also differ.
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