EARLY OSTEOMYELITIS WITH INFRAPATELLAR BURSITIS OF LEFT KNEE – A CASE REPORT

Diya Shibuchan*, Neha Maria Augustine, Arya Ponnappan, Abhirami Azad and Midhuna Saju

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Osteomyelitis is the inflammation of bone caused by infection, generally in the legs, arm or spine. Infrapatellar bursitis is inflammation of the infrapatellar bursa. Signs and symptoms include fever, chills, pain, tenderness, redness and warmth in the infected area. The diagnosis of osteomyelitis and infrapatellar bursitis still depends on physical examination, blood tests including (ESR, CRP, CBC), imaging studies including (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs) and bone biopsy. Treatment for osteomyelitis includes antibiotics, pain suppressing medications, or surgery and the treatment for infrapatellar bursitis include rest, hot or ice compression, anti-inflammatory and pain medications. Case report: This is a case report of an early osteomyelitis with infrapatellar bursitis of left knee in a child where, a five year old boy, presented with prolonged fever, cough, pain in left leg and swelling. He was fully investigated and was treated with antibiotics and pain suppressing medication. Conclusion: Any child with suspected osteomyelitis should have to receive prompt diagnosis and early initiation of antibiotics and pain suppressing medications are of utmost importance in preventing further complications.

Keywords: Osteomyelitis, Infrapatellar bursitis, Infection, Antibiotics.