MRI Findings of Post-Traumatic Osteomyelitis of Distal Phalanx Following Neglected Open Fracture

Abstract

Careful radiologic examination of the osteolytic lesion is important for patients with fracture. Differential diagnosis includes osteonecrosis, neoplasm and infections. In this report, we presented MRI findings of post-traumatic osteomyelitis following neglected open fracture of 3rd distal phalanx with open wound. Early suspicion and imaging of wound or soft tissue inflammation around osteolytic lesion could be helpful for diagnosis of osteomyelitis.

Keywords

• fractures
• open
• osteomyelitis
• finger phalanges