Closed tibial fracture complicated by acute hematogenous osteomyelitis
Middle East Journal of Emergency Medicine [The]. 2003; 3 (1): 37-38
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ABSTRACT
Osteomyelitis that followed a closed fracture is very rare. Although it has been reported that trivial trauma may be associated with the subsequent development of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis. This case report describes a condition of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis at the site of lower shaft tibial fracture in 58-year-old diabetic woman. The causative microorganism was E. coli
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Osteomielitis
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Enfermedad Aguda
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Fracturas Cerradas
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Middle East J. Emerg. Med.
Año:
2003
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