Comparison of the features of osteomyelitis pubis and osteitis pubis
| Osteomyelitis pubis | Osteitis pubis | |
|---|---|---|
| NSAID, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; CT, computed tomography. | ||
| Basic feature | Infectious | Inflammatory |
| Bacterial growth | Positive | Negative |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, NSAID, rest, surgery for complications | Self limiting, rest, NSAID, corticoids |
| Causes | Pelvic surgery, childbirth, abdominal pathology, unknown. | Trauma, pelvic surgery, childbirth, overuse (athletes) |
| Clinical features | Wide based gait, pelvic pain, painful hip abduction, fever | Wide based gait, pelvic pain, painful hip abduction, fever |
| Technical investigations | x Ray, MRI, CT scan, bone scintigraphy | x Ray, MRI, CT scan, bone scintigraphy |