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Splinter injury of the third phalanx of middle finger of left hand with pain and discharge.
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She was referred to our clinic with persistent pain and discharge, despite four-week antibiotherapy (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 1000 mg, PO, b.i.d.) (Figure 1).
Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs showing local osteolysis due to osteomyelitis of distal phalanx.
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Physical examination and radiographs revealed osteomyelitis of the distal phalanx (Figure 2).
An intraoperative view of debridement and curettage with partial excision of distal phalanx.
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During surgery, debridement and curettage were performed, and partial excision of the distal phalanx at an appropriate level was done (Figure 3).
A postoperative oblique radiograph confirming the partial excision of distal phalanx at an appropriate level.
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Postoperative radiographs confirmed the partial excision of the distal phalanx at an appropriate level (Figure 4).