Osteomyelitis of the distal fibula in a nine-year-old child: a case report
A case report
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https://doi.org/10.63162/v66n67e25401Keywords:
Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis, Bone infection, Bone fistula, Devitalized bone tissue, Orthopaedics, PaediatricsAbstract
Osteoarticular infections, such as acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, are among the diseases in Pediatric Orthopedics that needs faster diagnostic responses and immediate treatment. Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis is a severe, invasive bone infection that can cause reckless harm to the patient if not promptly treated. This study aimed to report the case of a child with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in an unusual place, in the left distal fibula, addressing diagnostic flow, effective treatment, and appropriate cynical support. This study highlights the need for clinical suspicion for a quick and accurate diagnosis by the pediatrician, and the correct surgical therapy performed by the orthopedist, in order to avoid sequelae, being a relevant topic in medical education.
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