Musculoskeletal Infections — Algorithm
Spectrum: cellulitis, abscess, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis. Principles: Early recognition, debridement, targeted antibiotics, stabilization, soft‑tissue cover. Diagnosis algorithm: suspect → labs (WBC, ESR, CRP) → imaging (X‑ray, MRI) → aspiration/biopsy for culture → tailored therapy. Surgical principles: remove necrotic tissue, maintain stability, provide vascularized soft‑tissue coverage. Antibiotics: empiric broad‑spectrum → targeted based on culture, prolonged course in bone infections.
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