An Uncommon Opponent: A Unique Case Of Acute Ankle Pain In A Youth Soccer Player - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
Inflammatory markers were markedly elevated, with an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 61 millimeters per hour (reference range: 0-19 millimeters per hour) and a C-reactive protein level of 133.2 milligrams per liter (reference range: less than 8 milligrams per liter).

A complete blood count was normal without leukocytosis.

Blood cultures and a repeat viral panel were negative.

Other Studies:
Right ankle radiographs demonstrated an intact ankle mortise without fracture. Case Photo #1

Magnetic resonance imaging of the tibia and fibula with contrast obtained the same day demonstrated distal fibular osteomyelitis with a large periosteal abscess and ankle joint synovitis. Case Photo #2

Consultations:
Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatric Infectious Disease were consulted.

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