Systemic Sclerosis Presenting as Osteomyelitis of the Finger: Physicians Must Maintain a High Index of Suspicion for Systemic Sclerosis when Evaluating Patients with Fingertip Ulceration or Infection

Systemic Sclerosis Presenting as Osteomyelitis of the Finger: Physicians Must Maintain a High Index of Suspicion for Systemic Sclerosis when Evaluating Patients with Fingertip Ulceration or Infection

Introduction: Osteomyelitis is a serious bone infection commonly caused by bacterial pathogens, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most prevalent. The condition poses significant challenges in patients with underlying autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma and Raynaud’s syndrome, where vascular...

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Main Authors: Logan Van Poucke, Jared B Hinton, Holly C Heck, Benjamin E Heck, Bruce E Heck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
Subjects:
osteomyelitis
raynaud’s syndrome
scleroderma
autoimmune disease
vascular dysfunction
Online Access:https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/04/01/systemic-sclerosis-presenting-as-osteomyelitis-of-the-finger-physicians-must-maintain-a-high-index-of-suspicion-for-systemic-sclerosis-when-evaluating-patients-with-fingertip-ulceration-or-infection/
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