Risk of Osteomyelitis With Joint Replacement

摘要

Osteomyelitis, the inflammation of bone secondary to infection, is a common infectious disease among older patients. This condition may be localized or generalized, and antibiotics and bone debridement are indicated in most patients. Inadequate treatment results in progression to a chronic form of infection. Osteomyelitis may be termed chronic if it endures more than 6 weeks, recurs, or is not cured after the initial infection. The possibility of chronicity increases with a delay in diagnosis and treatment.