Bone infection. X-ray of the left foot of a 65 year old diabetic patient,showing osteitis (bone inflammation) of the second toe. There is also a complete absence of the third metatarsal (long,central) bone,resulting in only four toes in total. Osteitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection (osteomyelitis). It causes severe pain in the affected bone,a fever and swelling over the affected area. If antibiotic treatment does not clear up the infection,the affected bones must be removed surgically | |
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