RESUMO
10 cases of tuberculosis of the greater trochanter of the femur were treated at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital from Jan. 1964 to Jun. 1971 with following results; 1) Duration of onset was more than 2 years in 7 cases and tuberculous foci of other organ were noted in 4 cases. 2) Bony destruction on the greater trochanter was observed in all cases and marked synovial thickening was combined in 4 cases. 3) Radical curettage or resection of bony focus of the greater trochanter were carried out in all cases with excellent result except 1 case in which reoperation was necessary 4 years later.
Assuntos
Curetagem , Fêmur , Ortopedia , Reoperação , Seul , TuberculoseRESUMO
A case of melorheostosis, which affected upon left upper extremity as monomelic type, was experienced at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery of Seoul National University Hospital in May 1971. We report this case with reference because of the rarity of melorheostosis and an addition of the case, a case with the literal reference is persented.