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Pediatric calcaneal osteomyelitis.

Warren Leigh1, Haemish Crawford, Matthew Street

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Middlemore Hospital, Manukau, Auckland. warrenleigh@hotmail.com

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|November 25, 2010
PubMed
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Pediatric calcaneal osteomyelitis, though uncommon, is manageable. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics, potentially including surgery, lead to good outcomes with few complications.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Osteomyelitis is a common pediatric condition.
  • Calcaneal osteomyelitis is an uncommon presentation in children.
  • This study reviews pediatric calcaneal osteomyelitis cases to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively review pediatric calcaneal osteomyelitis cases.
  • To compare findings with existing literature.
  • To identify factors for earlier diagnosis and improved treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-year retrospective review of pediatric calcaneal osteomyelitis cases.
  • Data collected from two children's orthopedic departments in Auckland.
  • Inclusion criteria applied to identify relevant patient records.

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Main Results:

  • Sixty pediatric patients with calcaneal osteomyelitis were analyzed.
  • Average symptom duration before presentation was 6.8 days.
  • Elevated inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP) were common; Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequent pathogen.

Conclusions:

  • Calcaneal osteomyelitis in children requires a thorough approach for diagnosis.
  • Effective treatment involves antibiotics and, if necessary, surgical debridement.
  • Good clinical outcomes with minimal complications are achievable.