# ACUTE OSTEOMYELITIS

ACUTE OSTEOMYELITIS

This presents like septic arthritis with a short history of  pain, swelling, loss of  function and systemic upset. In adults, the vertebral column is the commonest site; in children, long bones are most frequently a ff ected. In young children, a fever and refusal to weight-bear may be the only clues. ACUTE OSTEOMYELITIS

This presents like septic arthritis with a short history of  pain, swelling, loss of  function and systemic upset. In adults, the vertebral column is the commonest site; in children, long bones are most frequently a ff ected. In young children, a fever and refusal to weight-bear may be the only clues. ACUTE OSTEOMYELITIS

This presents like septic arthritis with a short history of  pain, swelling, loss of  function and systemic upset. In adults, the vertebral column is the commonest site; in children, long bones are most frequently a ff ected. In young children, a fever and refusal to weight-bear may be the only clues.