| Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis of a closed fracture with chronic superinfection. | |
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PMID: 8998882 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acute hematogenous salmonella osteomyelitis is rare among immunocompetent adults. In this study, the authors reported an unusual case of salmonella enteriditis osteomyelitis of the humerus complicated by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus superinfection and eventual chronic osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent host. Resection of the humeral head and a significant portion of the humeral shaft coupled with numerous surgical debridements and intravenously administered antibiotics led to resolution of symptoms. This case provides a rare example of acute hematogenous osteomyelitis complicating a closed fracture and demonstrates the difficulty associated with eradication of these specific organisms while emphasizing the principle of aggressive surgical debridement in cases of chronic osteomyelitis. |
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Authors:
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F V Aluisio; S P Scully |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical orthopaedics and related research Volume: - ISSN: 0009-921X ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. Publication Date: 1996 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-01-23 Completed Date: 1997-01-23 Revised Date: 2005-03-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0075674 Medline TA: Clin Orthop Relat Res Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 239-44 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. |
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Acute Disease Bacteremia / etiology*, microbiology Chronic Disease Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications Fractures, Closed / complications* Humans Humeral Fractures / complications* Immunocompromised Host* Methicillin Resistance* Middle Aged Osteomyelitis / etiology*, microbiology Salmonella Infections / etiology* Salmonella enteritidis* Staphylococcal Infections / etiology* Staphylococcus aureus Superinfection / etiology* |
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