Osteomyelitis of the great trochanter after removal of a femoral nail: a case report

Abstract Background Osteomyelitis following orthopedic hardware removal is a rare but serious complication, particularly in pediatric patients. This case report describes a unique instance of osteomyelitis of the great trochanter following the removal of a femoral nail in a 14-year-old girl, highlig...

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Main Authors: A. Cosentino, G. Odorizzi, W. Berger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05291-2
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