CRACKCast E136 - Bone and Joint Infections

Episode Overview: List 6 risk factors for bone and joint infections Describe the classification of osteomyelitis (based on pathophysiology) List the 3 most common bacteria causing osteomyelitis/septic arthritis for each age group: neonate, child, adult; and the following circumstances: Sexually active adolescent Infected prosthesis Sickle cell disease IVDU Human bite Plantar puncture wound Diabetic foot Describe a diagnostic approach to osteomyelitis. What is the utility of bloodwork? List 4 early findings of osteomyelitis on Xray List 5 complications of osteomyelitis List 6 differential diagnoses for osteomyelitis Describe the empiric management of suspected osteomyelitis What is the clinical triad of septic arthritis? Describe typical findings in joint aspiration + radiography. List 5 complications of septic arthritis What is the triad of disseminated Gonococcal disease? List X-ray findings of septic arthritis in a joint with a prosthesis. List 10 differential diagnoses for septic arthritis Describe the empiric management of suspected septic arthritis Wisecracks: What is Kocher's Criteria? What is a Biofilm? What is its clinical significance?