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METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS OSTEOMYELITIS OF THE SCAPHOID FROM A CATHETER IN THE RADIAL ARTERY



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Abstract

We describe the development of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis of the scaphoid in a 49-year-old man from an infection occurring around a catheter in the radial artery. Total scaphoidectomy and appropriate antibiotic therapy eradicated the infection.


Correspondence should be sent to Dr G. H. Baek.

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