Osteomyelitis of the ischium: An often missed diagnosis, case study report

Abstract

The pelvic bones and especially the ischium are rare sites for osteomyelitis. The case of a 30-year-old man with osteomyelitis in the ischium is presented, where persistent pain was not accompanied by markers of acute inflammation. Details of further investigation and treatment are described. Osteomyelitis must be kept in mind as a possible differential diagnosis of persisting pain around the pelvis, and appropriate investigations carried out.

Keywords:

• Osteomyelitis
• Pelvis
• Ischium
• Case report