Osteomyelitis is more common in children than it is in adults. Although it can present quite subtly to begin with, it is an important differential to keep in mind. The median age of affected children is 6 years, and cases are usually haematogenous in origin.

Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment, but in some cases, surgical debridement or even amputation may be required, usually in missed or chronic cases.

Long bones are much more likely to be affected than are short bones - and as part of this episode, we'll get into why!

You don't want to miss:

• A case based discussion
• Differential diagnosis
• How to explain osteomyelitis to a parent
• The pathophysiology behind osteomyelitis
• Important pathogens to be aware of
• How osteomyelitis presents
• Investigations to consider
• Treatment
• Complications

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(This isn't individual medical advice, please use your own clinical judgement and local guidelines when caring for your patients)