Osteolytic Lesion of the First Metatarsal After Catfish Spine Injury: A Case Report.

Kshitij ManchandaSolangel Rodriguez-MateronAdrianna Raudes Thomas Philip SanGiovanni

Published in: JBJS case connector (2022)

Although osteolytic lesions are commonly attributed to infection or tumor, in the situation of venomous injuries, osteolysis can be a sequela of the severe local inflammatory reaction due to the toxins. Debridement is vital to remove the offending agent and the local toxins from the venom.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
early onset