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Osteomyelitis and infective endocarditis

M E Speechly-Dick1, R H Swanton

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Middlesex Hospital, London, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|December 1, 1994
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Osteomyelitis can complicate infectious endocarditis, presenting similar symptoms. Early diagnosis is crucial; bone scans can help rule out osteomyelitis when radiography is inconclusive.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Infectious endocarditis can lead to osteomyelitis in up to 6% of cases.
  • Diagnosing osteomyelitis in endocarditis patients is challenging due to overlapping symptoms like fever and bone pain.

Observation:

  • This study details the association of osteomyelitis with infectious endocarditis in three patients.
  • Physicians require a high index of suspicion to identify this complication.

Findings:

  • Plain radiographs may be normal or show minor abnormalities in early osteomyelitis.
  • Bone scans are highly sensitive for detecting osteomyelitis and can effectively exclude the diagnosis if normal.

Implications:

  • Investigate patients with endocarditis and persistent musculoskeletal symptoms for osteomyelitis.

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  • Prolonged antibiotic therapy (≥6 weeks IV, ≥3 months oral) is recommended.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are vital for managing this serious complication.