J Korean Orthop Assoc.
2008 Oct;43(5):651-654. 10.4055/jkoa.2008.43.5.651.
Acute Osteomyelitis following Closed Femoral Shaft Fracture in a Child: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, College of Medicine,The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea. osdryskim@korea.com
- KMID: 2186429
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2008.43.5.651
Abstract
- Acute osteomyelitis following a closed fracture is very rare. Only one case has been reported that trivial trauma (contusion) may be associated with the subsequent development of acute osteomyelitis in Korea. Authors report an acute osteomyelitis in the shaft of the femur after closed fracture in a child.
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