Osteomyelitis diagnostic approach

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1],Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

Diagnostic approach

Clinical suspicion (Fatigue, fever, malaise Pain, swelling, erythema)

Is any of this condition present? ❑ Poor compliance or poor home support ❑ Severe or deep infection ❑ Metabolic instability ❑ Systemic toxicity

No

Yes

Consider outpatient management

Hospitalize the patient

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E04

F01

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F03

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