Citation

Schultz T. Unfallchirurg 2008; 111(4): 260-263.

Vernacular Title

Kein Sturz--keine Misshandlung--kein seltener Befund?

Affiliation

, Kirchplatz 1, 77963, Allmannsweier, Deutschland, dr.schultz_orthopaedie@web.de.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00113-007-1330-7

PMID

18038120

Abstract

A baby was brought into the accident and emergency department with X-ray pictures and with a plaster cast in place because of a pain reaction in the right arm. The pictures showed destruction of the epiphyseal region and double periosteal contours. Alterations of the same kind were found in all long bones; they were recognized as compatible with florid congenital syphilis, which was confirmed by reference to the history and the laboratory findings and was successfully treated with penicillin G in the pediatric department. Both parents were also treated. No traumatological/orthopedic treatment was given, and the plaster cast was removed. Following recognition of the signs described a complete cure was possible.

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