[Osteomyelitis of the calcaneus in newborn infants; who is afraid of a small puncture?].

Authors :: Waelkens JJ
Source :: Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde [Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd] 1989 Aug 19; Vol. 133 (33), pp. 1641-4.
Publication Year :: 1989
Abstract: Three newborn children with an osteomyelitis of the calcaneus as complication of a heel puncture are presented. A description of the technique of these punctures is given and the precautions are reminded.

Subjects :: Arthritis, Infectious etiology
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Hip Joint
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Leg Length Inequality etiology
Male
Osteomyelitis complications
Osteomyelitis therapy
Calcaneus injuries
Osteomyelitis etiology
Staphylococcal Infections

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