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Osteomyelitis due to Mycobacterium fortuitum after Open Tibial fracture Case Report and a Summary of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects

Case Report and a Summary of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects

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We describe a case of osteomyelitis due to Mycobacterium fortuitum after open tibial fracture. Extensive wound debridement, removal of the intramedullary nail and antibiotic therapy consisting of ofloxacin, roxythromycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole cured the infection. Moreover, the literature describing infections by atypical mycobacteria is reviewed, and common clinical characteristics as well as treatment options are displayed. Immunocompromised individuals are particularly threatened by wound infections due to atypical mycobacteria. Periprosthetic infections caused by atypical mycobacteria gain importance in postoperative care after trauma surgery.

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  1. Division of Orthopedic Rheumatology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, , , , , , DE

    Hans-Dieter Carl

  2. Department of Hand Surgery, Clinics Dr. Erler, Nuremberg, , , , , , DE

    Peter Schaller

  3. Department of Surgery and Trauma Surgery, Clinics Dr. Erler, Nuremberg, Germany, , , , , , DE

    Torsten Freiheit

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Received: November 13, 2000; revision accepted: February 6, 2001

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Carl, HD., Schaller, P. & Freiheit, T. Osteomyelitis due to Mycobacterium fortuitum after Open Tibial fracture Case Report and a Summary of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects. Eur J Trauma 27, 92–95 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-001-1090-y

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