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Childhood Pyogenic Osteomyelitis in Abakaliki, South East Nigeria

Njoku Isaac Omoke1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Ebonyi State University/Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria.

Nigerian Journal of Surgery : Official Publication of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society
|April 13, 2018
PubMed

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Childhood pyogenic osteomyelitis often presents chronically in low-resource settings. Poverty significantly impacts treatment access and outcomes for pediatric bone infections.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Global child health challenges

Background:

  • Pyogenic osteomyelitis is a significant pediatric health issue in developing nations.
  • It presents with diverse pathological and clinical features, from acute to chronic forms.
  • Disease patterns vary geographically, necessitating localized study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological pattern of childhood pyogenic osteomyelitis.
  • To determine the treatment outcomes in a low-resource healthcare environment.
  • To identify factors influencing presentation and complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pediatric patients (≤18 years) diagnosed with pyogenic osteomyelitis.
  • Data collected from Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki between 2005 and 2015.
  • Involved review of 76 patients with 85 affected bones.

Main Results:

  • Chronic osteomyelitis was the predominant form (65.8%), particularly in older, rural children.
  • Staphylococcus aureus was the most common pathogen identified.
  • Key complications included anemia, septic arthritis, and pathological fractures; 22.4% could not afford treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic pyogenic osteomyelitis is a common sequela of childhood hematogenous bone infections in this region.
  • Socioeconomic factors, specifically poverty, impede effective treatment.
  • Policy interventions are crucial for enhancing care and prevention strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Bone infectionNigeriachildhood pediatricosteomyelitispyogenic

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