Osteomyelitis differential diagnosis

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Overview

Osteomyeltis must be differentiated from other diseases that cause bone pain, edema, and erythema including: soft tissue infection (commonly cellulitis or erysipelas), Charcot arthropathy, osteonecrosis, gout, fracture, bursitis, and malignancy.

Differentiating Osteomyelitis from Other Diseases

Osteomyeltis must be differentiated from other diseases that cause bone pain, edema, and erythema including:

• Soft tissue infection - commonly cellulitis or erysipelas
• Charcot arthropathy
• Osteonecrosis
• Gout
• Fracture
• Bursitis
• Malignancy