Ways To Treat And Prevent Osteomyelitis

Needle Aspiration

Similar to a general biopsy, a needle aspiration involves the removal of infected tissues and fluid at the infection site so doctors can determine the type of bacteria infecting the bone. However, unlike a general biopsy, which requires a patient to undergo general anesthesia, a needle aspiration involves the use of a local anesthetic agent to numb the nerve endings in the area of the infection and does not require a patient to be put to sleep or an incision. Instead, a long needle is inserted into the patient's body through skin and tissue and directly into the bone to extract the infection. This type of procedure is considered less invasive and is usually safer for the patient.

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