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Comprehensive Management Of Shoulder Pain Secondary To Osteomyelitis

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1.  Which is NOT a TRUE statement about osteomyelitis? It is an infection of the bone which can be acute or chronic Osteomyelitis is only found in acute cases. It is never chronic. It is caused by pyogenic organisms (including bacteria, fungi, and mycobacteria). It results in inflammation of the bone and its structures.

2.  The etiology of osteomyelitis is when... The bone becomes prone to disease with the entrance of a large inoculum of bacteria There is the presence of any foreign body, trauma, or ischemia Microorganisms adhere to exposed bone sites All of the above

3.  Which is NOT a clinical presentation of osteomyelitis? Bone pain Fever and chills Limited sweating and cool skin Redness, warmth, and local swelling

4.  For systemic diagnosis, you may have to rule out: Fracture Gout Bursitis All of the above

5.  Which is NOT a recognized category of the pathophysiology of osteomyelitis? Neurologic conductivity Primary hematogenous spread Contiguous infection Vascular or neurologic insufficiency