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Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Osteomyelitis?
Infection of the bone typically caused by bacteria, or less commonly fungi. In some cases, osteomyelitis is caused by germs invading from wounds in the surrounding area. In other cases, bacteria or fungi multiply in distant areas, enter the bloodstream, and spread to invade distant bone sites.
Typical Symptoms of Osteomyelitis
- Hands and feet feel hot
- Affected area is warm to touch
- On medications that suppresses the immune system
- Taking steroids
- Pain in the arms and/or legs
- Chest pain before losing consciousness
- Fever
- Skin Itching
Diagnostic Questions for Osteomyelitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are your hands or feet hot?
- Is the affected area hot to touch?
- Are you taking any immune-suppressing medications?
- Are you currently taking steroids?
- Do your arms and/or legs hurt?
Treatment of Osteomyelitis
Bone infections are hard to treat and may require long-term antibiotic treatment. Surgery might be needed to remove the infected bone as well. Managing other conditions like smoking and diabetes may improve blood flow to the bone and help it heal faster.
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References
Lew DP, Waldvogel FA. Osteomyelitis. Lancet. 2004 Jul 24-30;364(9431):369-79. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(04)16727-5. PMID: 15276398.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(04)16727-5/fulltextDym H, Zeidan J. Microbiology of Acute and Chronic Osteomyelitis and Antibiotic Treatment. Dent Clin North Am. 2017 Apr;61(2):271-282. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2016.12.001. PMID: 28317566.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0011853216301355?via%3DihubMaffulli N, Papalia R, Zampogna B, Torre G, Albo E, Denaro V. The management of osteomyelitis in the adult. Surgeon. 2016 Dec;14(6):345-360. doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2015.12.005. Epub 2016 Jan 21. PMID: 26805473.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1479666X15001249?via%3DihubRao N, Ziran BH, Lipsky BA. Treating osteomyelitis: antibiotics and surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Jan;127 Suppl 1:177S-187S. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182001f0f. PMID: 21200289.
https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2011/01001/Treating_Osteomyelitis__Antibiotics_and_Surgery.26.aspxFunk SS, Copley LA. Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Orthop Clin North Am. 2017 Apr;48(2):199-208. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2016.12.007. PMID: 28336042.
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Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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