Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-08 | 505-509
Original Research Article
Epidemiological Study of Osteomyelitis in a Tertiary Centre: Single Centre Study
Dr. Bharti Wasan, Dr. Ganapati Anil Kumar, Dr. Pranoti Hiralkar, Dr Sushil Bhagwan Mahajan, Dr. Pallavi Luthra, Dr. Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari
Published : Aug. 16, 2019
Abstract
Backgroud: Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory process of bone and bone marrow contents. Bone changes are primarily
seen in the soft tissue followed by the calcified tissue. It is usually caused by pyogenic bacteria or mycobacterium.
Objective: To determine the epidemiologic profile of patients with osteomyelitis admitted at a tertiary centre from 2006
to2016. Methodology: The present study was done retrospectively in which the data was collected from the year 2006-
2016 from a tertiary centre and analyzed epidemiologically. Result: The female patients outnumbered the male patients
and most of the patients were in their 3rd and 4th decade. Also, the maxilla was more commonly affected thand mandible.
Conclusion: The study helps in assessment of the local data of a tertiary centre which is important in optimizing the local
therapeutic protocols.