In simple words: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis of the ankle and foot is a bone infection that starts in the bloodstream and spreads quickly. It causes pain, redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling, making it difficult to move the affected area.It can also cause fever and fatigue.

Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot. An acute or chronic inflammation of the bone and its structures due to infection with pyogenic bacteria. Inflammation of the bone caused by an infection, which may spread to the bone marrow and tissues near the bone.

Example 1: A 25-year-old patient presents with pain, redness, and swelling in their right ankle, along with fever. Imaging reveals bone inflammation and blood cultures confirm a bacterial infection, leading to a diagnosis of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis., A child with a recent history of a bloodstream infection develops pain and limited mobility in their left foot.A bone scan shows increased activity in the foot bones, confirming acute hematogenous osteomyelitis., A patient with diabetes experiences a foot ulcer that becomes infected. The infection spreads to the bone, causing acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. This requires aggressive antibiotic treatment and possible surgical debridement.

Documentation should include laterality (right or left), the causative organism if known, evidence of bloodstream infection, imaging findings, and response to treatment.