ABSTRACT
Complications following supracondylar fracture of humerus are well-known. Pre- and post-operative complications have been documented in the literature. Neurovascular injury due to fracture fragments following this type of fracture is described. Iatrogenic brachial artery during surgical treatment of this fracture is unknown to the literature. So we report a rare case of iatrogenic brachial artery injury during pinning of supracondylar fracture of humerus and try to create awareness to the surgeons that such injuries can occur with improper operative techniques.
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Child , Humans , Male , Brachial Artery , Diagnostic Imaging , Wounds and Injuries , Humeral Fractures , Diagnostic Imaging , General Surgery , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Tuberculosis involving the soft tissue from adjacent bone or joint is well recognized. However, primary tuberculous pyomyositis is rare. Their atypical presentations in unusual sites lead to delay in diagnosis. We report three cases of primary tubercular pyomyositis of the forearm muscles in immuno-competent patients. The presentation was subacute with a swelling and vague pain over forearm. Their diagnostic dilemma and response to chemotherapy has been discussed in the present literature. A high grade of suspicion is required to diagnose tubercular myositis, particularly in patients presenting with unexplained soft tissue swelling in an endemic area. However if an early diagnosis and treatment is instituted, morbidity is decreased significantly.