Document Type
Article (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Abstract
We report a case of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis in a 9-year-old girl. She presented with a 9-month history of gradually worsening pain and swelling in her left foot. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were prescribed but the symptoms persisted. She underwent curettage through a small oval corticotomy window on the first metatarsal bone. The pain and swelling improved promptly and she was able to walk without pain 2 weeks later. Curettage enabled rapid symptomatic relief and induced remission, with little risk of complications.
Keywords
anti-inflammatory agents, non-steroidal, curettage, osteitis, osteomyelitis
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Volume
17
Issue
1
Publisher
SAGE Publications (UK and US)
Additional Information
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA