Patellar osteomyelitis. A diagnostic challenge

Authors

  • Nuria Pérez-Jimeno Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología Hospital Obispo Polanco Avenida Ruiz Jarabo, s/n, 44002, Teruel, España
  • Victoria-Eugenia Gómez-Palacio Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet Paseo Isabel la Católica, 1-3, 50009 Zaragoza, España
  • Jorge Gil-Albarova Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet Paseo Isabel la Católica, 1-3, 50009 Zaragoza, España Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Zaragoza Calle Domingo Miral, s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, España

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31053/1853.0605.v75.n3.18257

Keywords:

child, diagnosis, patellar osteomyelitis, intraarticular drainage

Abstract

Osteomyelitis is a rare infection that is considered to be a children’s disease. Diagnosis is frequently delayed because it is an uncommon pathology and is presented in various ways. After its diagnosis and treatment, the result is favourable in children. We present a clinical case that shows difficulties in its diagnosis. A high index of suspicion should be addressed for early recognition.

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Published

2018-09-02

How to Cite

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Pérez-Jimeno N, Gómez-Palacio V-E, Gil-Albarova J. Patellar osteomyelitis. A diagnostic challenge. Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba [Internet]. 2018 Sep. 2 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];75(3):221-5. Available from: https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/18257

Issue

Vol. 75 No. 3 (2018)

Section

Case Report

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