Nocardia osteomyelitis: a rare complication after intramedullary nailing of a closed tibial shaft fracture.
Posttraumatic osteomyelitis of the tibia represents a major therapeutic challenge and continues to be associated with poor outcomes. In this article, we report on the successful management of a rare case of a Nocardia osteomyelitis of the tibial shaft secondary to intramedullary nailing of a closed fracture in a 19-year-old immunocompetent patient. In addition, we provide a review of the literature in the field and discuss optimized treatment strategies.
Vander Heiden
Todd
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO 80204, USA.
Stahel
Philip F
PF
Clutter
Sarah
S
Price
Connie
C
Peterson
Steven L
SL
Morgan
Steven J
SJ
D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009617:Nocardia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D035583:Rare Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult