Brodie's abscess is ?

Ans. is 'c' i.e., Chronic osteomyelitis Brodie's abscess Chronic osteomyelitis Garre's sclerosing osteomyelitis Chronic osteomyelitis or subacute form of chronic osteomyelitis Brodie's abscess is a chronic localized bone abscess" Postgraduate ohopaedics "Brodie's disease is a localized form of chronic osteomyelitis" Ebnezar Brodie's abscess Brodie's abscess is a special form of chronic osteomyelitis which arises insidously, without a preceding acute attack. There is localized abscess within the bone, often near the site of the metaphysis of long bones. Common sites are upper end of the tibia and lower end of the femur. A deep 'boring' pain is the predominant symptom. Pain may become worse at night. Radiographically, the lesion is seen as a circular or oval cavity surrounded by a zone of sclerosis. Treatment is by operation. Surgical evacuation and curretage is performed with or without bone grafting.