Bone and Joint Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Bone and joint infections, referred to medically as osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, are conditions characterized by the presence of infectious agents, typically bacteria, within bone or joint tissues. These infections commonly result from hematogenous spread, direct inoculation, or contiguous spread from nearby tissues. Symptoms include pain, swelling, erythema, and systemic manifestations such as fever. Prompt … Read more