Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can affect both children and adults and occurs when bacteria reach bone tissue through the bloodstream, a wound, or surgery.
Common symptoms:
- Pain in the area of the affected bone
- Local redness, warmth, and swelling
- Fever and general discomfort
When should you see a doctor? It is important to seek care when there is bone pain with fever, a wound that does not improve, or spreading redness.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist manage the infectious component, working with other specialists depending on the affected area. Since it requires prompt care, when these signs appear it is advisable to have it evaluated by a professional as soon as possible.
Data on 56 doctors who treat osteomyelitis
Specialties that treat osteomyelitis
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Doctors specialized in osteomyelitis
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Frequently asked questions
What is osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis is a bone infection that can affect both children and adults and occurs when bacteria reach bone tissue through the bloodstream, a wound, or surgery.
Which doctor treats osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, pediatric infectious disease specialist, general practitioner, internist, pediatric infectious disease specialist.