Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, ISSN 1918-3003 print, 1918-3011 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 2, Number 6, December 2010, pages 277-280

Hematogenous Long Bone Osteomyelitis by Prevotella (Bacteroides) Melaninogenicus

Figures

Figure 1..
Figure 1.. Lateral x-ray demonstrating the osseous reaction at the distal third of the humerus at the time of admission.
Figure 2..
Figure 2.. AP x-ray of the elbow joint demonstrating the fracture of the distal third of the humerus at the site of bone decompression.
Figure 3..
Figure 3.. AP and lateral x-rays demonstrating the stabilization of the fracture of the distal humerus by means of a monolateral external fixator.
Figure 4..
Figure 4.. (a) AP x-ray demonstrating the absence of callus formation; (b, c) Postoperative AP and lateral x-rays after osteosynthesis of the fracture by means of a 'Y' plate non-union of the fracture after the end of antibiotic therapy and internal fixation of the non-union of the humerus.
Figure 5..
Figure 5.. Elbow joint, flexion-extension: full range of motion.