ABOUT DR. CRANE
BENJAMIN CRANE, MD
Dr. Crane is a Fellowship-Trained, Board Certified orthopedic spine surgeon with over ten years in practice in the St. Louis area. Dr. Crane runs a practice of high integrity, focusing on each individual patient's plan back to health. He is committed to making sure each person is able to get back to doing the things they love.
EDUCATION
Fellowship:
Spine Surgery, Leatherman Spine Center
Residency:
Rush University, Medical Center
Internship:
Rush University Medical Center
Medical School:
Rush Medical College
Fax
833.418.1951
OSTEOMYELITIS AND DISCITIS
What is it?
If you have an infection in a bone, you have osteomyelitis. It's a serious condition that can cause part of your bone to die. And, the infection can spread to other parts of your body.
Symptoms
Osteomyelitis can cause pain at the site of the infection. You may have a fever and chills. You may feel bad all over. The skin near the infection may be red, warm and swollen. And, your legs and feet may swell. With time, the infection may cause an open sore to form in your skin.
Causes
A bone infection can be caused by a bacteria or a fungus. These germs can get into your body through a wound. They can get in during surgery. An infection can start in one place in your body and then move through your bloodstream into your bone. People who have diabetes or who are on dialysis have a higher risk for this type of infection. So do people who inject illegal drugs.
Potential Treatments
A doctor can treat your infection with surgery and with medications. Antibiotics may be given to you through an IV for several weeks. Usually, you need to be hospitalized. Your healthcare provider can create a care plan that is right for you.