Osteomielitis en cúbito tratado con criocirugía

Abstract

Musculoskeletal infection in children exhibits a wide range of conditions and clinical presentations, which can occur singly or in combination, including complex or systemic forms. These conditions include osteomyelitis (acute, subacute, and chronic), discitis, septic arthritis, abscess, cellulitis. The clinical presentation of children with any of these conditions may have sufficient similar characteristics to create from an initial diagnosis of dilemma up to a complete history; physical examination, laboratory tests, plain radiographs, and advanced imaging can be performed. A wide variety of medical specialties is often involved in the evaluation and treatment of such conditions. The link between the orthopedics and infectology services is essential to achieve the best results in these patients. The treatment of chronic osteomyelitis is challenging, and extensive clinical experience is essential to adequately address this serious complication in pediatric patients. Consequently, the objective of this study is to narrate our experience and present results of the treatment of this pathology, using cryosurgery and bioactive glass. The case of ulna osteomyelitis in a 17-year-old patient is presented.