Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Subacute osteomyelitis, left femur
Serious
ICD-10: M86 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जांघ की हड्डी में संक्रमण · தமிழ்: தொடை எலும்பு தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತೊಡೆಯ ಮೂಳೆ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: తొడ ఎముక సంక్రమణ · বাংলা: উরুর হাড়ে সংক্রমণ · मराठी: मांडीच्या हाडांचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: જાંઘના હાડકાનો ચેપ
About this condition
Subacute osteomyelitis is a bone infection in the left thigh bone (femur) that develops gradually over weeks to months. It causes persistent pain, swelling, and difficulty in walking, requiring prompt medical attention with antibiotics and sometimes surgery. If left untreated, it can spread and cause severe complications affecting bone structure and function.
Common symptoms
thigh pain
limping
swelling in thigh
low grade fever
difficulty walking
warmth in leg
When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जांघ की हड्डी में संक्रमण · फीमर में सूजन · पैर की हड्डी का संक्रमण · जांघ में दर्द |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தொடை எலும்பு தொற்று · தொடை எலும்பு வீக்கம் · ஆஸ்டியோமைலிடிஸ் · தொடை எலும்பு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತೊಡೆಯ ಮೂಳೆ ಸೋಂಕು · ಎಲುಬು ಊತ · ತೊಡೆ ಮೂಳೆ ರೋಗ · ಆಸ್ಟಿಯೋಮೈಲಿಟಿಸ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | తొడ ఎముక సంక్రమణ · ఎముక వాపు · తొడ ఎముక వ్యాధి · ఆస్టియోమైలిటిస్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | উরুর হাড়ে সংক্রমণ · ফিমার হাড়ের সংক্রমণ · হাড়ের প্রদাহ · পায়ের হাড়ের সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मांडीच्या हाडांचा संसर्ग · फिमरचा संसर्ग · हाडांची सूज · पायाच्या हाडाचा संसर्ग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | જાંઘના હાડકાનો ચેપ · ફિમરનો ચેપ · હાડકાની સોજો · પગના હાડકાનો ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Subacute osteomyelitis, left femur?
thigh pain, limping, swelling in thigh, low grade fever, difficulty walking, warmth in leg.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours
Is Subacute osteomyelitis, left femur common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Subacute osteomyelitis, left femur?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24-48 hours.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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