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Brodies abscess in distal tibia: A case report
International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences · 2023 · Vol. 9(1) · pp. 487–492
Channappa TS✉(Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences)Shivakumar HB(Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences)Manju Jayaram(Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences)Yatish R(Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences)Harshitha S(Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences)
Abstract
40 year old male patient presented with the pain and swelling affecting the right distal leg and ankle, After blood workup and radiological evaluation, a diagnosis of Brodie’s Abscess was arrived. The patient was treated surgically with curettage and vancomycin infused STIMULAN beads were left in situ. The patient was followed up on an OPD basis and made a full recovery with good patient compliance.
Orthopedic Infections and TreatmentsStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsHematological disorders and diagnosticsMedicineCurettageSurgeryAnkleRadiological weaponDistal tibiaAbscess
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