Case report of pyoderma gangrenosum in association with orthopaedic trauma

<p>Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by painful skin ulcers. It associated with various systemic diseases but rarely orthopedic conditions. We report a case of pyogenic in 40-year-old male, that occurred association lower limb fracture. This patient suffered laceration over the ankle which was sutured initially and fracture managed conservatively. Later on wound complicated development pyoderma gangrenosum. Failure to treat antibiotics local management lead alternative diagnosis dermatologist. Patient successfully dermatologist Such incidents PG procedures, complicate treatment cause delay recovery, leading poor outcome.</p>