Osteomyelitis of the heel with Pasteurella pneumotropica: a case report
| Autor: | Phyllis A. Leist, G. James Sammarco |
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| Rok vydání: | 1986 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Orthotic Devices Heel 0206 medical engineering PASTEURELLA PNEUMOTROPICA Pasteurella Infections 02 engineering and technology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Rare case Cefazolin medicine Humans business.industry Osteomyelitis 030229 sport sciences General Medicine medicine.disease 020601 biomedical engineering Combined Modality Therapy Surgery body regions Calcaneus medicine.anatomical_structure Surgical excision Female business |
| Zdroj: | Footankle. 6(5) |
| ISSN: | 0198-0211 |
| Popis: | A rare case of Pasteurella pneumotropica occurring in a polymicrobial anaerobic osteomyelitis of the heel is presented. The natural history, predisposing conditions, treatment, and postoperative care are presented. Surgical excision of the infected portion of the calcaneus, appropriate antibiotics, and lift with proper supporting heel cup all aided in returning the patient to her normal daily activities. |
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