Subacute Osteomyelitis of the Pediatric Talus: A First Report of Brodie's Abscess from Morganella morganii.

Brodie's abscess is a subacute form of osteomyelitis which generally occurs in the metaphysis of the femur and tibia in the pediatric population. Pathogens are most commonly Gram-positive bacteria, notably Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. In this article, we describe a young pediatric patient presenting with subacute ankle pain with a subsequent diagnosis of Brodie's abscess of the talus secondary to Morganella morganii.

Rural veteran access to healthcare services: investigating the role of information and communication technologies in overcoming spatial barriers.

This multimethod pilot study examined patient and practitioner perspectives on the influence of spatial barriers to healthcare access and the role of health information technology in overcoming these barriers. The study included a survey administered to patients attending a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health visit, and a focus group with VA care providers. Descriptive results and focus group findings are presented.