Reconstruction Following Talectomy Due to Disseminated Blastomycosis in Immunocompetent Adult Utilizing Total Talus Prosthesis: A Case Report.

Mauren, Nathan R; Hayden, Maxwell; Brantingham, Steven; Corcoran, Michael · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2021

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Blastomycosis is a rare condition affecting specific endemic areas in North America. Blastomycosis is characterized primarily as a pulmonary disease but can disseminate to affect other organ systems. Osteomyelitis due to disseminated blastomycosis is a rare condition with limited functional reconstructive options in a young adult. We present a rare case with prolonged antifungal therapy and staged reconstruction with a total talus prosthesis.

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