This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Skeletal infections, Subject name: Anatomy
paprika sign during debridement is crucial in management of which of the following condition? 
Select and explain. 
A. chronic osteomyelitis, B. osteosarcoma, C. osteoid osteoma, D. brodie's abscess
A: chronic osteomyelitis
Answer: A: chronic osteomyelitis 
Explanation: paprika sign is the appearance of live bone after removal of sequestrum. Bone Debridement: * The goal of debridement is to leave healthy, ble tissue. Debridement of bone is done until punctuate bleeding is noted called the "PAPRIKA SIGN" * Copious irrigation with io to 14 L of normal saline is expected. * The extent of resection during debridement is impoant in Type B host patient. Such patient is treated with marginal resection. * Repeated debridement may be required. REF :MAHESWARI 9TH ED