Version 1: Primary Subacute Osteomyelitis of the Talus in a Child by an Unusual Organism: A Case Report and Literature Review

Case We would like to present the case of a 6-year-old girl who presented with progressive ankle pain and eventual inability to weight bear. She was shown to have primary acute osteomyelitis of the talus caused by Pasteurella canis, a commensal organism usually found in the oropharynx of dogs, despite the absence of any history of a dog bite or other zoonotic risk factors. We describe the symptoms, signs, radiographic appearances and outcome of the surgical and medical management, along with a review of the literature. This case report aims to increase awareness of this rare pathology and help guide other clinicians in accurately diagnosing and managing the condition.