Osteomyelitis of the great trochanter after removal of a femoral nail: a case report
This case underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and comprehensive management of osteomyelitis following hardware removal in pediatric patients. Early intervention with appropriate surgical and antibiotic treatment can lead to excellent outcomes in managing this rare complication.
Authors
- Andrea Cosentino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7885-512X)
- Greg Odorizzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1143-1098)
- Wilhelm Berger
Institutions
- Paracelsus Medical University (AT)
- Krankenhaus Meran (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05291-2
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00