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1. Goodman CC, Fuller KS. Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2009. | 1. Goodman CC, Fuller KS. ''Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist''. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2009. | ||
2. Zimmerli W. Vertebral osteomyelitis. N Engl J Med. 2010;362:1022-1029. | 2. Zimmerli W. Vertebral osteomyelitis. ''N Engl J Med''. 2010;362:1022-1029. | ||
3. Boeglin ER. Vertebral osteomyelitis presenting as lumbar dysfunction: a case study. JOSPT. 1995;22:(8):267-271. | 3. Boeglin ER. Vertebral osteomyelitis presenting as lumbar dysfunction: a case study. ''JOSPT''. 1995;22:(8):267-271. | ||
== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | == Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | ||
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Definition/Description
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Osteomyelitis, or bone infection, is an inflammation of bone caused by an infectious organism such as bacteria. However, fungi, parasites, or viruses can also cause osteomyelitis. Acute osteomyelitis is the clinical term for a new infection in bone that can develop into a chronic reaction when intervention is delayed or inadequate. Osteomyelitis can occur from a variety of reasons and can affect all populations but is most common in infants, children, and older adults. Individuals with compromised immune systems, a history of IV drug abuse, or alcohol abuse are more susceptible to developing this rapidly progressing pyogenic infection. The pathophysiology of osteomyelitis is complex and poorly understood. There are several key factors contributing to the infection including: the virulence of the infectious organism, the individual’s immune status, any underlying disease, and the type, location, and vascularity of the involved bone.1
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Resources
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1. Goodman CC, Fuller KS. Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders; 2009.
2. Zimmerli W. Vertebral osteomyelitis. N Engl J Med. 2010;362:1022-1029.
3. Boeglin ER. Vertebral osteomyelitis presenting as lumbar dysfunction: a case study. JOSPT. 1995;22:(8):267-271.
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