Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report
Authors: El alami Reda, Moudoud Youness, Berrada Mohamed Saleh, Kharmaz Mohamed, Lamrani Moulay Omar, Bassir Ridallah, Boufettal Moncef, EL Mekkaoui Jalal, Fekhaoui Mohamed Reda
Background: Osteomyelitis of the elbow is a rare but potentially serious inflammatory condition affecting the elbow joint. The condition is characterized by infection of the bone and surrounding tissue, usually caused by pathogenic bacteria. Although less frequent than osteomyelitis seen in other parts of the body, such as the hips or knees, elbow osteomyelitis requires special attention due to its complex localization and the diagnostic challenges it presents. Case Presentation: We will discuss the case of a 46-year-old patient who presented with an osteosynthesis-treated olecranon fracture and poor follow-up, who subsequently presented to the emergency department with osteomyelitis of the elbow. Conclusion: Elbow osteomyelitis is a complex and potentially devastating condition requiring a multidisciplinary clinical approach and early management. In light of the case study presented and the review of existing literature, several important conclusions can be drawn to improve the management of this condition.
Keywords: Elbow osteomyelitis, osteomyelitis, soft tissue infection, elbow surgery, elbow prosthesis.
Authors
Correspondence to:
Reda El Alami, Department of Traumatological and Orthopedic Surgery CHU Ibn Sina, University of Mohammed V Rabat Morocco Drelalamireda@gmail.com
Publication history:
Received 24 Sep 2023
Revised 08 Nov 2023
Accepted 10 Feb 2024
Published online 14 May 2024
Published in print 18 May 2024
Reda Ea, Youness M, Saleh BM, Mohamed K, Omar LM, Ridallah B, Moncef B, Jalal EM, Reda FM. Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report. EJMCR. 2024; 8(4): 64-67. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda Ea, Youness M, Saleh BM, Mohamed K, Omar LM, Ridallah B, Moncef B, Jalal EM, Reda FM. Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report. https://www.ejmcr.com/?mno=167233 [Access: July 03, 2024]. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda Ea, Youness M, Saleh BM, Mohamed K, Omar LM, Ridallah B, Moncef B, Jalal EM, Reda FM. Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report. EJMCR. 2024; 8(4): 64-67. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda Ea, Youness M, Saleh BM, Mohamed K, Omar LM, Ridallah B, Moncef B, Jalal EM, Reda FM. Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report. EJMCR. (2024), [cited July 03, 2024]; 8(4): 64-67. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda, E. a., Youness, . M., Saleh, . B. M., Mohamed, . K., Omar, . L. M., Ridallah, . B., Moncef, . B., Jalal, . E. M. & Reda, . F. M. (2024) Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report. EJMCR, 8 (4), 64-67. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda, El alami, Moudoud Youness, Berrada Mohamed Saleh, Kharmaz Mohamed, Lamrani Moulay Omar, Bassir Ridallah, Boufettal Moncef, EL Mekkaoui Jalal, and Fekhaoui Mohamed Reda. 2024. Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 8 (4), 64-67. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda, El alami, Moudoud Youness, Berrada Mohamed Saleh, Kharmaz Mohamed, Lamrani Moulay Omar, Bassir Ridallah, Boufettal Moncef, EL Mekkaoui Jalal, and Fekhaoui Mohamed Reda. "Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 8 (2024), 64-67. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda, El alami, Moudoud Youness, Berrada Mohamed Saleh, Kharmaz Mohamed, Lamrani Moulay Omar, Bassir Ridallah, Boufettal Moncef, EL Mekkaoui Jalal, and Fekhaoui Mohamed Reda. "Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 8.4 (2024), 64-67. Print. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518
Reda, E. a., Youness, . M., Saleh, . B. M., Mohamed, . K., Omar, . L. M., Ridallah, . B., Moncef, . B., Jalal, . E. M. & Reda, . F. M. (2024) Osteitis of the Elbow: A Case Report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 8 (4), 64-67. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr.173-1693232518