Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 7, issue 4
Articles | Volume 7, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-163-2022
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-163-2022
© Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 7, issue 4
Case report
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25 Jul 2022
Case report |  | 25 Jul 2022

Mycobacterium fortuitum osteomyelitis of the cuboid bone treated with CERAMENT G and V: a case report

Kilian Fraga, Miriam Maireles, Marc Jordan, Laura Soldevila, and Oscar Murillo

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Bone infection (osteomyelitis) due to Mycobacterium fortuitum, a human pathogen commonly found in soil and water, is a rare disease. Treatment includes antibiotics and surgical removal of infected bone, leaving a bony defect that must be repaired to prevent reinfection and the risk of fracture. Here, M. fortuitum osteomyelitis of the cuboid bone was treated with synthetic antibiotic-loaded cement, successfully resolving inflammation and bone defect filling as well as promoting bone regeneration.
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