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Cutibacterium avidum Osteomyelitis Associated With Pediatric Hip Reconstruction
Austin L Shiver1, Styles Bertrand1
1Orthopedics, Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.
This study reports two rare pediatric cases of Cutibacterium avidum infection, specifically osteomyelitis and abscess, following hip surgery. These findings highlight the importance of considering this bacterium in post-operative pediatric infections.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Background:
- Cutibacteria are increasingly identified as causes of indolent post-operative infections.
- Cutibacterium avidum infections are uncommon in pediatric patients.
Observation:
- Two pediatric cases of osteomyelitis and soft tissue abscess after femoral derotational osteotomy for hip dysplasia are presented.
- These infections were associated with Cutibacterium avidum.
Findings:
- Cutibacterium avidum can cause significant post-operative infections in children.
- The bacterium was identified in cases of osteomyelitis and soft tissue abscess.
Implications:
- Highlights the need to consider Cutibacterium avidum in pediatric post-operative infections.
- Informs diagnosis and management strategies for similar cases in pediatric orthopedic surgery.
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