Osteomyelitis of the femur head in a pediatric patient.
A case of posttraumatic osteomyelitis of the femur head is discussed. This article emphasizes the importance of radiographic examination in posttraumatic cases. We describe the common radiographic appearance of osteomyelitis, and then the appropriate mode of treatment for the patient via antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement/curettage.
Pokras
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Diagnostic Sciences Department, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA 90004-2196.
Tsuno
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Calimag
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Factor
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003475:Curettage; D003646:Debridement; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents