Mycobacterium wolinskyi, first described in 1999, is a rapidly growing mycobacterium related to the Mycobacterium smegmatis group. Only eight cases of infection due to this microorganism have been reported, including three cases of bone infection. Here, we present the first case of a joint prosthesis infection cured with the combination of surgery and prolonged antibiotic therapy. The microorga...

Orbital defects with total loss of eyelids and the eyeball cannot be satisfactorily repaired by reconstructive surgery. Therefore, a prosthetic placement is treatment choice to return individual’s confidence producing an acceptable lifelike appearance. Male patient, 31 years old, came history exenteration surgery four months ago on right eye because infection few before. Patient wanted orbital ...

this study was done on 30 intravenous drug abusers who had underwent femoral artery ligation within 2 years (2007-2009) in imam reza hospital of kermanshah have been enrolled. variables such as age, gender, hiv test, claudication, wound infection, skin ulcer, recurrence of the pseudo aneurysm and the rate of amputation were evaluated. among 27 studied cases, 18.51% developed surgical site infec...

Range of motion after knee replacement is an important factor in overall outcome. The purpose was to compare motion in patients receiving high flexion prosthesis vs. standard prosthesis. 24 high flexion and standard knee prostheses were used. Patients were followed for two years and evaluated prospectively. The mean HSS was 80.4 for the standard group and 80.7 for the flexion group. At two year...

To cite: Lorillou M, Martha B, Chidiac C, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-201090 DESCRIPTION A 78-year-old woman with diabetes, hypertension and severe omarthrosis, had a left total shoulder arthroplasty in May 2010. In September 2010, the patient developed axillar abscess, without fever or pain, which was incised. Propionibacterium ac...

rehabilitation of facial defects is a complex task, requiring an individualized design of the technique for each patient. the disfigurement associated with the loss of an eye may result in significant physical and emotional problems. various treatment modalities are available, one of which is the use of implants. although implant-supported orbital prosthesis has a superior outcome, it may not b...