Holistic treatment for Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis

Osteomyelitits is a bone infection that is brought on by bacteria or fungus. The soft tissue in your bones; the bone marrow becomes painfully swollen as a result. Without treatment, the swelling brought on by this infection may stop the blood flow to your bone, which could result in bone death.

When an infection spreads to one or more of your joints and causes inflammation, it results in septic arthritis (or infectious arthritis). The inflammation is in the surface of the cartilage (a type of connective tissue) that lines your joints and the synovial fluid that lubricates your joints.

Bone infections can take a long time to help. The infection may clear up faster if you start treatment as soon as you first notice your symptoms.

Some of the symptoms for Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis are:

Dr. Vidyasagar Chandankere is an expert in treating children’s orthopedic disorders in Secunderabad.

Dr. Vidyasagar, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) is specialized in pediatric bone problems. He has treated many children who suffered from osteomyelitis and septic arthritis over the course of his career.

First, Dr Vidyasagar will diagnose the severity of your condition by conducting a physical exam. In case of septic arthritis, the doctor will most likely draw synovial fluid from the affected joint and check for bacteria in the fluid.

For osteomyelitis, Dr Vidyasagar may conduct one or more tests like blood tests, imaging tests, bone scan and biopsy.

After looking at your medical history and current health condition, Dr Vidyasagar will formulate a course of treatment specific to your case. The time it takes to recover from these conditions depends upon the severity of the condition, the efficacy of medications provided, as well as the expertise of your doctor.

Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are serious conditions that if left untreated can lead severe health complications.

If your child is experiencing symptoms of these conditions, then get the best treatment as quickly as possible. Book an appointment with us today, and get expert treatment from Dr Vidyasagar Chandankere in Hyderabad.