Primary diaphyseal tuberculosis of the tibia, presenting as a pathological fracture – A case report
Tuberculosis osteomyelitis is challenging to diagnose due to the absence of distinctive clinical and radiographic features. This case highlights the potential of a bioabsorbable bone substitute in achieving osteoconduction and providing sustained local antimicrobial release in tuberculous osteomyelitis.
Authors
- Wing‐Hoi Cheung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3247-8255)
- Wing Hong Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0879-7205)
- Ronald Man Yeung Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5615-6627)
- Chi Wai Kwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3265-1898)
- Chi Yin Tso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9848-7790)
- Simon Tso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9221-7618)
- Ninghan Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9275-8964)
Institutions
- Hospital Authority (HK)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Prince of Wales Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Trauma Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101161
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00