Osteomyelitis - distal radius

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 12 years
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
x-ray

From left to right:
At presentation; one month later; one month later; 6 months later; 4 years later.

Case Discussion

12 year old with osteomyelitis of the distal radius, with follow-up x-rays at 1 month, 6 months and 4 years demonstrating complete resolution. 

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