Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccocus Aureus Heel Abscess: An Uncommon Emergency Department Diagnosis

Abstract Heel abscesses present as heel pain that progressively worsens, with associated tenderness and fullness at the heel pad. Radiological studies like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or ultrasound can help correctly diagnose a heel pad abscess. Generally, these patients require...

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Published inThe Journal of emergency medicine Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. e55 - e58
Main Authors Phelan, Michael P., MD, Schils, Jean P., MD, Burval, Daniel, MD, Isada, Carlos M., MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.09.2011
Subjects
abscess
Abscess - microbiology
Adult
drainage
Emergency
Female
foot
Foot Diseases - microbiology
Heel
Humans
incision
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcal Infections - complications
Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis
Young Adult
drainage
heel
incision
foot
abscess
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Summary:Abstract Heel abscesses present as heel pain that progressively worsens, with associated tenderness and fullness at the heel pad. Radiological studies like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or ultrasound can help correctly diagnose a heel pad abscess. Generally, these patients require i.v. antibiotics and operative management to adequately drain the abscess. It is recommended to avoid incising the plantar aspect of the heel to minimize chronic post-drainage heel pain.
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ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2008.02.030