Salmonella osteomyelitis of the femoral diaphysis in a healthy individual.

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gumi CHA Hospital, College of Medicine, CHA Medical University, Korea.

Published: October 2014

In reviewing the literature, we found few cases of Salmonella osteomyelitis of the femoral diaphysis in a healthy patient. Most are typically associated with sickle cell anemia or immunosuppressed patients. We report on the successful treatment of Salmonella osteomyelitis in the mid-diaphyseal region of the femur caused by Salmonella species in a healthy individual.

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