[Long-term sequels after BCG osteomyelitis].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the retrospective study was to record and evaluate the long-term sequels in patients after their bone growth end, who went through the BCG osteomyelitis in their childhood.


METHODS
Five patients were chosen for the study, in them the BCG osteomyelitis was proven according to Foucard's criteria, and who had undergone a Moscow-type BCG vaccination in the maternity hospital. They have been diagnosed, treated and followed-up till the end of their bone growth, in the course of 18 years.


RESULTS
On evaluation of the long-term sequels, the shortening of limbs, deviation of knee joint axis, muscular hypotrophy of the limbs, and residual changes on the X-ray after an epiphyseal infection focus were found.


CONCLUSIONS
Post-vaccination specific bone infection has been treated in a complex way. The long-term sequels that were found after the bone growth end, have not been considered for correction surgery any longer.
Blaha
J
J
Orthop. Univ.-Klinik der Med. Fakultät der Karlsuniversität, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
Karpas
K
K
D000328:Adult; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001500:BCG Vaccine