Complications
Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
short term
medium
If this occurs, follow guidelines for alternative antibiotic selection. Seek local advice from an infectious disease consultant.
short term
medium
If infection is not controlled it may spread into surrounding bone. A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the area will highlight any areas of surrounding osteomyelitis. Seek orthopaedic and infectious disease consultant advice if this occurs.
variable
medium
If a joint has permanent irreversible damage, seek orthopaedic opinion regarding surgical solutions for ongoing pain and disability.
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