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Schematic drawing of the consecutive events of acute osteomyelitis. (a) Initial metaphyseal focus. (b) Lateral spread to the cortex. (c) Cortical penetration and periosteal elevation. (d) Formation of thick involucrum. (e) Further expansion metaphyseal focus with extensive involucrum.
