Delayed recognition of acase of osteoaritcularinfection of left humerus and ipsilateral shoulder joint

  • Surya Bahadur Thapa C P Hospital, Dhangadi, Nepal

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v5i2.24014

Osteoarticular infection of humerus and shoulder joint are uncommon. Prompt diagnosis and management of acute osteoarticular infection with early antibiotic and sometimes surgery is required to prevent chronic osteomyelitis and sequalae of septic arthritis. This case illustrates how a treatable case of acute osteoarticular infection was missed and progressed to chronic osteomyelitis. The aim of reporting this case is to present a rare site of osteoarticular infection of humerus and shoulder joint was complicated due to failure in recognition and management

Keywords: chronic osteomyelitis, humerus and shoulder joint, osteoarticular infection, pediatrics  
Published
2019-05-21
Section
General Section: Case Reports