Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: A Rare Case of Osteomyelitis After an Open Distal Tibial Fracture

We describe the case of a 77-year-old male who developed osteomyelitis secondary to S. maltophilia infection after an open distal tibial fracture sustained by falling off a ladder. The purpose of the present case report was to highlight this highly resistant microbe as an infectious etiology.

Source: The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - May 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research