Keywords
Osteo Articular Infections; Epidemiology; Clinical; Treatment; Ignace Deen.
Abstract
Introduction: Osteo Articular Infections (OAI) refer to all musculoskeletal disorders affecting bones and/or joints caused by the penetration of a pathogenic microorganism into the human body. The aim of this study was to manage IOA in our department.
Patients and methods: We conducted an observational study covering a six-year period, January 2017 December 2022. We included patients and records of hospitalized patients treated and followed up for HAI.
Results: HAIs accounted for 2.9% of hospitalizations and were dominated by chronic osteomyelitis and osteitis. The average age was 29.4 years, with a male predominance of 64.7% and a sex ratio of 1.83. Septic wounds (95.6%), pain (94.1%) and fistulas (92.6%) were the most common signs. Radiographic signs were dominated by sequestration (67.6%). ECB performed in 100% of cases revealed Staphylococcus aureus in 77.9%, with sensitivity to β-lactam antibiotics (54.4%) and eight cases of absence of germs. At final follow-up, we recorded a very good result in six patients (31.6%), a good result in eight patients (42.1%) and a poor result in five patients (26.3%).
Conclusion: HAIs are common, and are diagnosed clinically, radiologically and microbiologically. Good results can be achieved with appropriate treatment.
Citation
Camara T, Aboud A, Diallo MS, Bangoura IS, Barry MM, et al. (2024) Osteoarticular Infections: Epidemiological, Clinical and Therapeu tic Aspects at the Orthopaedic-Traumatology Department of CHU Ignace Deen, Conakry: A Case Report. SM J Orthop 7: 6.