Osteomyelitis calcaneum due to a scorpion sting.

Suresh, Saraswathivilasam S; Zaki, Hosam; Shalamzari, Jamshid Etemadi; Bhatnagar, Gunmala · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2014

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Children are susceptible to various injuries, including insect bites, and scorpion bites are common in the lower extremity of children in Middle East countries. In most cases, the sting will produce just a local reaction; however, serious complications that can result in death have occurred. In this case report, we describe a case of osteomyelitis of the calcaneum after a scorpion sting.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy