Haematogenous Osteomyelitis of the Patella: Report of Three Cases
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https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988738Abstract
Three cases of osteomyelitis of the patella are reported. One presented as an acute septic arthritis and another developed a sterile arthritis despite antibiotics. The clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. Treatment with rest and antibiotics failed to cure the disease. in all three cases a sequestrectomy was carried out resulting in healing of the affected patella and recovery of knee mobility.Downloads
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1976-01-01
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Vaninbroukx, J., Martens, M., Verhelst, M., & Mulier, J. C. (1976). Haematogenous Osteomyelitis of the Patella: Report of Three Cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 47(5), 566–569. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988738
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