Sternoclavicular Septic Arthritis and Surgical Intervention: A Case Report
Abdullah Alnasser, Zeyad S Alamari, Taif M Almutairi, Hamid T Aljohani, Ahmed m Almulla
TL;DR
This case report shows that surgery can be more effective than medical treatment for a rare type of joint infection in the sternoclavicular joint.
Contribution
The paper highlights the effectiveness of surgical intervention for septic sternoclavicular arthritis when medical treatment fails.
Findings
The patient showed significant improvement in upper limb function after surgery.
Surgical treatment led to faster infection eradication and shorter hospitalization.
The case suggests surgery may be preferable for resistant septic arthritis cases.
Abstract
Management of septic arthritis is an area of controversy, especially in rare locations like the sternoclavicular joints. In this case report, we present a case of septic sternoclavicular joint, which was resistant to medical treatment and deteriorated during the treatment course. Although medical treatment has proven effective based on previous literature, some cases will still not benefit from it. In this case, our patient responded significantly to surgical treatment regarding upper limb function, faster infection eradication and rehabilitation, and shorter hospitalization and antibiotics duration.
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TopicsOrthopedic Infections and Treatments · Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis · Streptococcal Infections and Treatments