Infectious Diseases Lead to Deformity

Chronic osteomyelitis refers to the infection of bone 6 weeks after the initial infection, usually caused by bacteria, fungi, etc. According to the pathogenic mechanism, the disease can be divided into exogenous or hematogenous. After chronic osteomyelitis is cured, problems such as unequal length of lower limbs and angular deformity are often left behind. Repeated healing of soft tissue sinus tract causes skin scar contracture, which has a great impact on limb function and may be accompanied by muscle atrophy. If the site of the disease is close to the joint, the function of the joint will be destroyed, resulting in joint contracture or stiffness.