Author/Authors :
AKGÜL, Turgut Istanbul University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , ÖZGER, Harzem Istanbul University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , GÖKSAN, Bora Süleyman Istanbul University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , EREN, ilker Istanbul University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey
Abstract :
We present two cases of tuberculosis osteomyelitis mimicking subacute osteomyelitis and treated without extensive debridement. Tuberculous osteomyelitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of proximal tibial infections in children and early diagnosis and treatment is possible without extensive debridement.
