Premature epiphyseal fusion and degenerative arthritis in chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis.

Piddo, C; Reed, M H; Black, G B · Skeletal Radiol · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 9-year-old boy was diagnosed with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis affecting multiple sites. During an 8-year follow-up he developed premature closure of a distal radial epiphysis and degenerative changes in the adjacent radiocarpal joint.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy