On the question of osteomyelitis and its consequences in children: literature review

According to the literature data, the article considers the occurrence and development of acute and chronic osteomyelitis. The basic principles of classification and terminology are presented. The authors paid special attention to the features of the clinical manifestations of osteomyelitis and its spread, identified clinically important focal changes in osteomyelitis. The etiology, pathogenesis and features of pathophysiology with a different mechanism for the development of osteomyelitis are considered. The moments, affecting the formation of orthopedic outcomes in the form of deformations, shortening of limbs are noted. The authors examined the complications and tactical features in the treatment of the effects of osteomyelitis. The importance of a systematic approach to treatment, the determination of the stages and their contents, taking into account the main process and the anatomical and functional expediency, are accentuated.