The distinguishing characteristic of chronic osteomyelitis is the presence of:
A) Sequestrum bone
B) Abscess formation
C) Severe bone pain
D) External drainage
Ans: A
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The hallmark feature of chronic osteomyelitis is the presence of sequestrum, or dead bone that has separated from the surrounding living bone. Chronic osteomyelitis may be the result of delayed or inadequate treatment of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis or osteomyelitis caused by direct contamination of bone. Acute osteomyelitis is usually caused by bacteria. Bone abscesses and fissure formation to the skin surface, with external exudate drainage, are characteristic of severe acute or chronic osteomyelitis.
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