http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog George Cierny III, MD - Blog Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:40:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Michelle's Osteomyelitis Story: from http://www.sharp.com/ortho/michelle-osteomyelitis-story.cfm For most cancer patients, hearing the words “cancer free” signifies victory — the end of a long and painful battle. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for 62-year-old Michelle Ashwell.  In 2005, Michelle had a malignant tumor removed from her left leg, just above the knee. “I made it ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=6361 Ken's Osteomyelitis Story: Osteomyelitis treatment at Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA......What began as a nagging pain in Ken Johnson’s upper leg and buttocks region evolved into a long and painful battle that diminished his quality of life. Everyday activities, and even a trip to Italy, were plagued by chronic discomfort. ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=6301 Commentary:    The diagnostic imaging of osteomyelitis (bone infection) can require the combination of diverse imaging techniques for an accurate diagnosis and clinical staging .(1)   Conventional radiography should always be the first imaging modality to start with, as it provides an overview of the anatomy and the pathologic conditions of the bone ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=6231  6/22/2010:   The Hoka Hey Challenge (race) is on!  Eric made it to the first check point in 25th place.   He remains salty (the heat!) and unscathed, despite a 4-bike accident along the way.   They’re now in Mississippi, heading north ----- hopefully out of that brutal heat.   GC http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=6171 Article review:   Bhavan KP, Marschall J, Olsen MA, et al:  The Epidemiology of hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis: a cohort study in a tertiary care hospital.  BMC Infectious Diseases, 2010: 10: 158doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-10-158  (Published 7-7-2010). Dr. Cierny’s comments:  this article describes the epidemiology and early management of hematogenous vertebral osteomyelitis (anatomic types ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=6121 [caption id="attachment_6091" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Stone Step Alaska; the HOKA HEY finish"][/caption] Well folks, it’s about a month to the start of the Hoka Hey challenge and our main man, Eric, is now back in Anchorage after spending last week driving the 1000 miles downrange from the finish line (pictured at left) ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=6071 ........... www.Vitals.com  Dr. George Cierny is an orthopaedic surgeon .  He has 36 years as a doctor and is based out of REOrthopaedics located at 7910 Frost Street; Ste 120, San Diego, CA.   Dr. Cierny is affilitated with a 4-star hospital, has received a fellowship, and attended a 4-star medical school.  ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=6041 Meet Eric Wickre (the original, Alaskan Viking Cowboy), treated at our center December 2008 for Stage IA osteomyelitis of his left tibia, a con-sequence of an open fracture suffered in 1981.   His (and others') entire medical case portfolio will be posted  at http://www.osteomyelitis.com/html/news.html#featured-case .  After successful treatment at our treatment center in  San ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=5861 George Cierny, MD; REOrthopaedics in San Diego In acute pediatric osteomyelitis  and osteomyelitis of the spine (verbetral osteomyelitis; sacroiliitis) in all ages,  surgery is not always necessary to affect cure.  In other forms of acute osteomyelitis  (infection following open fracture; surgical site infections following trauma or reconstructive surgery) and nearly all forms of ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=5841 PREVENTING HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS:   The translation of basic epidemiologic evidence into successful prevention has led to several successes in hospital-acquired infection prevention research over the past decade.  First is the use of alcohol-based hand rubs in clinical practice. I.  Hand Hygiene:  Before the past decade, the major method of decontamination of ... http://www.osteomyelitis.com/blog/?p=5791