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Antibiotic impregnated beads

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Case of leukemia under treatment.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Radiopaque antibiotic beads with threads embedded within the proximal tibia.

Case Discussion

Antibiotic beads placed for the treatment of osteomyelitis of the proximal tibia.

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