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Flatfoot and calcaneal deformity secondary to osteomyelitis after neonatal heel puncture.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10218174     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Deformity of the calcaneus was observed in three patients who developed osteomyelitis after neonatal heel puncture for newborn blood studies. Septic involvement of the calcaneal apophysis may produce an abnormal and early closure of this growth plate. Progressive deformity of the calcaneus, despite appropriate treatment, develops into an asymptomatic flatfoot. A strictly aseptic technique is mandatory for neonatal puncture of the heel to avoid this unusual complication. An infectious cause of flatfoot is proposed in this report.
Authors:
J C Abril Martin; L Aguilar Rodriguez; J Albiñana Cilveti
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Part B     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1060-152X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pediatr Orthop B     Publication Date:  1999 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-06-14     Completed Date:  1999-06-14     Revised Date:  2012-09-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9300904     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Orthop B     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  122-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital del Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Asepsis
Blood Specimen Collection / adverse effects*
Calcaneus / abnormalities*,  growth & development,  injuries*
Cross Infection / etiology*,  radiography,  therapy
Debridement
Female
Flatfoot / etiology*,  radiography,  therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Growth Plate / growth & development
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Osteomyelitis / etiology*,  radiography,  therapy
Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*,  radiography,  therapy
Staphylococcus aureus
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Bacterial Agents

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