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  1. Baharuddin M, Sharaf I
    Med J Malaysia, 2001 Dec;56 Suppl D:54-6.
    PMID: 14569768
    We report a rare case of an acute haematogenous osteomyelitis of the femur in a five-year-old boy following a closed fracture of the femur. Because of its rare occurrence, the diagnosis of osteomyelitis was missed initially. He presented with a groin abscess seven weeks after injury. He was treated with external fixation, repeated debridements and intravenous antibiotics. Culture grew Staphylococcus aureus. The latest follow-up one-year after the injury showed resolution of the infection and union of the fracture. The range of knee movement is limited from 0-90 degrees due to quadriceps contracture.
    Matched MeSH terms: Fractures, Closed/radiography
  2. Baskaran S, Nahulan T, Kumar AS
    Med J Malaysia, 2004 Dec;59 Suppl F:72-4.
    PMID: 15941170
    This is the first time we encountered a peculiar case of osteomyelitis complicating a closed fracture. The patient was a 38 year-old lady who presented just like any other patient with a closed fracture of the right femur. Intraoperatively we were surprised to find pus from the fracture site. This not only changed the surgical management but altered the subsequent outcome as well.
    Matched MeSH terms: Fractures, Closed/radiography
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