Bone Diseases, Infectious
| Medical Definition: |
Bone diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms. |
| Guide Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord IM with specific infection (IM); DF: BONE DIS INFECT |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bone Diseases (1966-1997),Infection (1966-1997),Orthopedics (1966-1997) |
Bone Diseases, Infectious Categories.
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Osteitis |
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Osteomyelitis |
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Periostitis - Inflammation of the periosteum. The condition is generally chronic, and is marked by tenderness and swelling of the bone and an aching pain. Acute periostitis is due to infection, is characterized by diffuse suppuration, severe pain, and constitutional symptoms, and usually results in necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Spondylitis - Inflammation of the vertebrae. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions. |
Bone Diseases, Infectious Medical Definitions and Terms
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