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Osteomyelitis
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X-Ray
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation (like light); they are of higher energy, however, and can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will be black, and other structures will be shades of gray depending on density. X-rays can provide information about obstructions, tumors, and other diseases, especially when coupled with the use of barium and air contrast within the bowel.
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Skeleton
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The skeleton consists of groups of bones which protect and move the body.
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Osteomyelitis
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Osteomyelitis is infection in the bones. Often, the original site of infection is elsewhere in the body, and spreads to the bone by the blood. Bacteria or fungus may sometimes be responsible for osteomyelitis.
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• Definition
• Osteomyelitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Osteomyelitis Symptoms & Signs
• Osteomyelitis Prevention
• Osteomyelitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Osteomyelitis Treatment
• Osteomyelitis Prognosis
• Osteomyelitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
• ALP
• ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) Isoenzyme
• Blood Culture
• Bone Lesion Biopsy
• Bone Scan
• Bone X-Ray
• CBC
• Dialysis
• ESR
• Extremity X-Ray
• Hand X-Ray
• Joint X-Ray
• WBC Count
Surgery & Procedures
• Bone Graft
Other Topics
• Acute
• Aspiration
• Back Pain - Low
• Bone Pain or Tenderness
• Chronic
• Drug Abuse
• Fever
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Intravenous
• Long Bones
• Malaise
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Physical Examination
• Prosthesis
• Rashes
• Sweating - Excessive
• Swelling
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