Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis of the first metatarsal bone: a case report

Chiu, Chee Kidd and Singh, Vivek Ajit (2009) Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis of the first metatarsal bone: a case report. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 17 (1). pp. 119-122. ISSN 2309-4990, DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700127.

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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.

Item Type:	Article
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Additional Information:	Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Uncontrolled Keywords:	anti-inflammatory agents; non-steroidal; curettage; osteitis; osteomyelitis
Subjects:	R Medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Haslinda Lahuddin
Date Deposited:	01 Aug 2012 07:30
Last Modified:	13 Jul 2020 07:42
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/3594

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