Experience in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric fibular osteomyelitis
Pediatric fibular osteomyelitis has an insidious onset and poses diagnostic challenges. Staphylococcus aureus, particularly MRSA, represents the primary pathogen, with higher rates of surgical intervention and recurrence compared to other long bones. Early accurate diagnosis, adequate antibiotic therapy, and individualized surgical intervention are crucial for improving prognosis.
Authors
- Qiang Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7635-2342)
- Xin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8762-2421)
- Zhenjiang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6850-9485)
- Yuan Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0055-835X)
- Xinyong Hu
Institutions
- Capital Institute of Pediatrics (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1671156
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00