Riverdale Location

6510 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 2300

Riverdale, MD 20737 US

240-355-5823

301-927-FOOT (3668)

(301) 927-3667

Takoma Park Location

7610 Carroll Ave. Suite 380

Takoma Park, MD 20912 US

240-355-5823

301-927-FOOT (3668)

(301) 927-3667

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Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection)

Osteomyelitis (an infection of the bone) can be caused by a variety of microbial agents (bacteria, fungus), the most common of which is staphylococcus aureus.

This serious infection can occur from a number of sources:

• It may enter bone through an injury, such as an open fracture with the bone ends piercing the skin.
• It can spread from elsewhere in the body or through the bloodstream.
• It can result from a chronic foot wound or infection, such as a diabetic ulcer.

To diagnose the condition, the foot and ankle surgeon will examine the area and may order blood tests and x-rays or other imaging studies. Treatment options include surgery and antibiotic therapy.

For additional information, read Diabetic Complications and Amputation Prevention.

Takoma Park Location

7610 Carroll Ave. Suite 380 Takoma Park, MD, 20912, US

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Takoma Park Location

Monday:

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm (Every other Saturday)

Sunday:

Closed

Riverdale Location

6510 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 2300 Riverdale, MD, 20737, US

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Riverdale Location

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

1:30 pm-4:00 pm

Friday:

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed