The management of pathologic fractures (PF) following osteomyelitis (especially acute subtype) has not been widely investigated. This is challenging due to the infection-induced destructive process causing bone architecture defects. Therefore, this study aims to assess a stepwise treatment plan for the acute incidence of PF in long bone following pediatric acute Hematogenous osteomyelitis(AHO) (the most common mechanism in children). This case series was conducted in a tertiary pediatric center. Patients with fracture incidence within the first 10 days after AHO diagnosis were included. Patients’ characteristics were retrospectively reviewed.Introduction
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To analyse our results after en-block resection of aggressive GCT during 20 years period. We review 86 patients with skeletal GCT during the last 20 years, from 1990 until 2009, retrospectively. In the cases of latent and active type, extended curettage and bone graft or cement were our treatment of choice, while in aggressive ones we performed en block resection and reconstruction by fibular autograft (e.g. in distal part of radius) or fusion/hinge joint prosthesis (e.g. in GCT around the knee joint). We describe the recurrences, metastases and complications according to treatment.Aim
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