title: Osteomyelitis of the proximal radial epiphysis. A case report.
abstract: A case of osteomyelitis of the proximal radial epiphysis in a 6-year-old boy is presented. The effect on the cartilaginous tissues and the potential for growth of the epiphysis must be considered.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Child Health, Sports Medicine Laboratory, London, U.K.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Maffulli
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Fixsen
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004550:Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D000092464:Elbow Injuries