Image Based Question-71957

The following X ray findings are suggestive of:

A. Acute Osteomyelitis

B. Subacute Osteomyelitis

C. Chronic Osteomyelitis

D. Tuberculous Osteomyelitis

Correct Answer » C Explanation

Ans:C. Chronic Osteomyelitis.

Image shows:

First:Sequestrum:Large Devascularised fragment of bone seperated from healthy bone after undergoing ischemic necrosis.

Second:Involucrum:New bone deposited aroud a sequestrum,resulting from cortical damage stimulating the periosteum to lay down new bone,and surround the sequestrum.

Third:Brodie’s Abscess:Focal Abscess,most commonly found in metaphyses of long bone.