An Upper-Arm Clostridium perfringens Fracture-Related Infection: A Case Report.

Authors :: Lamut A
Roškar S
Mihalič R
Trebše R
Source :: JBJS case connector [JBJS Case Connect] 2024 May 17; Vol. 14 (2). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Conclusion: Fracture-related infections (FRI) pose serious complications, requiring swift surgical intervention. Although C. perfringens infections in FRIs are rare and literature is scarce, this case highlights the successful management and good functional outcome, offering valuable insights for clinicians dealing with such infections.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSCC/C352).<br /> (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated. All rights reserved.)