Systemic signs, such as fever and malaise, are unusual in patients with foot infections, including those with osteomyelitis. Despite the recommendations of the available guidelines, bone biopsy is ...

PURPOSE: To determine the utility of combined histologic and microbiologic evaluation of percutaneous biopsy samples in cases of suspected osteomyelitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five ...

Imaging of the pubic area suggested bony infection and inflammation. Biopsy and culture confirmed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, a very common pathogen. The final diagnosis was osteomyelitis ...

Osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone, which may also affect one or more parts of the bone. It is prone to people with chronic health conditions as well as the ones who smoke. If a nearby ...