Bone death as a result of osteomyelitis is due to what?
A)Formation of immune complexes at the site of infection
B)Localized ischemia
C)Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) and interleukin 1 (IL-1)
D)Impaired nerve innervation at the site of infection

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Vessel damage causes local thrombosis (blockage) of the small vessels, which leads to ischemic necrosis (death) of bone. Bone death is not due to the formation of immune complexes, tumor necrosis factor and interleukins, or impaired nerve innervation.

Bone Death as a Result of Osteomyelitis Is Due to What