. What are the risk factors for osteomyelitis?

Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A Science
6th Edition
ISBN:9781337711067
Author:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac
Publisher:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac
Chapter36: Bone Densitometry
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 3RQ
icon
Related questions
Question

. What are the risk factors for osteomyelitis? 

Expert Solution
Step 1

Bone can be outlined as the living tissue and as a person become old there occur several changes in the bone of that individual and this causes the loss of tissue of the bone. The low mass of bone causes the bone to become weaker and increases the risk of bumps and falls. The stiffness of bone occurs because of the presence of minerals. The stiffness of bone occurs because without sufficient mineralization causes the bone become plastically deformed.

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A …
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A …
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781337711067
Author:
Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac
Publisher:
Cengage Learning