Salmonella osteomyelitis of the femoral diaphysis in a healthy individual

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2014 Oct;43(10):E237-9.

Abstract

In reviewing the literature, we found few cases of Salmonella osteomyelitis of the femoral diaphysis in a healthy patient. Most are typically associated with sickle cell anemia or immunosuppressed patients. We report on the successful treatment of Salmonella osteomyelitis in the mid-diaphyseal region of the femur caused by Salmonella species in a healthy individual.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diaphyses / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteomyelitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Salmonella / isolation & purification
  • Salmonella Infections / diagnostic imaging*