What are the common local signs of osteomyelitis?

Common local signs of osteomyelitis:

- Pain

- Swelling

- Warmth

- Erythema

- Tenderness

- Drainage (e.g., purulent discharge)

- Fistula formation (in chronic cases)

- Limitation of joint movement (if adjacent to a joint)

- Muscle spasm (to stabilize the affected area)

- Fever

- Chills

- Fatigue

- Malaise

- Weight loss