A Rare Encounter With Garre’s Osteomyelitis of the Proximal Tibia: A Case Report

TL;DR

This case report describes a rare instance of Garre’s osteomyelitis in the proximal tibia of a 47-year-old woman, emphasizing the diagnostic and treatment challenges.

Contribution

The novelty lies in the rare presentation of Garre’s osteomyelitis in the proximal tibia of an adult, highlighting diagnostic and management complexities.

Findings

Garre’s osteomyelitis was diagnosed in a 47-year-old female, an unusual age for this condition.

Accurate diagnostics and persistent treatment led to a favorable outcome in this rare case.

The case underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing atypical presentations of Garre’s osteomyelitis.

Abstract

Garre’s osteomyelitis, a rare form of chronic osteomyelitis, primarily affects the metaphyseal regions of long bones. This is frequently noted as an orthodontogenic infection in children and young adults. Dental infections are common underlying etiologies associated with Garre’s osteomyelitis. This case of a 47-year-old female describes a rare clinical presentation of proximal tibial-localized Garre’s osteomyelitis. The case highlights the diagnostic challenge of Garre’s osteomyelitis due to the age at presentation and its management, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach. The patient had a good prognostic outcome, attributable to the precision of the diagnostic modalities and the persistence of the treatment plans available at our tertiary care center. This study clarifies the complex nature of proximal tibia osteomyelitis, highlighting the need for accuracy and persistence in treating this uncommon and difficult orthopedic ailment when presented to individuals in the fourth decade of their lives.

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