International Orthopaedics

, Volume 17, Issue 1, pp 51–53 | Cite as

Osteomyelitis of the public symphysis due to Streptococcus anginosus

A case report
  • E. Gil-Garay
  • N. Fernandez-Baillo
  • L. Martinez-Pineiro
Article

Summary

An unusual case of osteomyelitis of the public symphysis in an insulin-dependent diabetic is reported. The infection occurred after the insertion of a penile prosthesis and the organism was streptococcus anginosus. Healing took place after wide excision and drainage, with penicillin given systemically.

Keywords

Public Health Penicillin Osteomyelitis Unusual Case Wide Excision 
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Résumé

Présentation d'un cas d'ostéomyélite de la symphyse pubienne causée par un Streptococcus anginosus

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© Springer-Verlag 1993

Authors and Affiliations

  • E. Gil-Garay
    • 1
  • N. Fernandez-Baillo
    • 1
  • L. Martinez-Pineiro
    • 2
  1. 1.Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryHospital La PazMadridSpain
  2. 2.Department of UrologyHospital La PazMadridSpain

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