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Acute Primary Epiphyseal Osteomyelitis of Proximal Tibia - A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
- Source :
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Journal of orthopaedic case reports [J Orthop Case Rep] 2021 Dec; Vol. 11 (12), pp. 52-56. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Introduction: Acute pyogenic epiphyseal osteomyelitis is a rare condition, mostly affecting children. This case report discusses the importance of clinical suspicion and the role of adjuncts in the diagnosis of these cases.<br />Case Presentation: A 12-year-old female presented with pain in the right knee for 1 week and difficulty in walking for 4 days. Diagnosis was made with the help of magnetic resonance imaging MRI and guided biopsy. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from culture. She was treated with intravenous antibiotics with a good response.<br />Discussion: Despite being a rarely reported entity, primary epiphyseal osteomyelitis should be kept as one of the differentials of the painful swollen knee in a child. Early diagnosis with the help of proper radiological investigations is the key to prevent the sequelae of this disease.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: Nil<br /> (Copyright: © Indian Orthopaedic Research Group.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2250-0685
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of orthopaedic case reports
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 35415154
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2021.v11.i12.2564