Osteomyelitis

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right foot ulcer of unclear duration. Medical history includes long-standing diabetes and hypertension.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
x-ray
Frontal
Oblique
Lateral
Download
Info

Wound is visualised on the lateral aspect of the foot with erosions in the head of the fifth metatarsal bone and soft tissue air.

Findings in the head of the fifth metatarsal bone and medical history are consistent with osteomyelitis.

Case Discussion

This represents a case of osteomyelitis. Wound culture was positive for Streptococcus spp. The patient was given antibiotics (vancomycin and cefepime) and a subsequent partial amputation of the 5th metatarsal was done.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.