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Bilateral clavicle osteomyelitis: A case report.

Fevzi Saglam1, Seymanur Saglam2, Deniz Gulabi1

  • 1Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Kartal, İstanbul 34890, Turkey.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|December 3, 2014
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Clavicle osteomyelitis, though rare, can be effectively treated by surgically removing infected bone segments and using antibiotic-impregnated collagen. This approach ensures successful outcomes and preserves patient function.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Osteomyelitis of the clavicle is an uncommon condition.
  • In adults, it typically arises secondary to trauma, surgery, or local infection spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of bilateral clavicular osteomyelitis following surgical fixation of fractures.
  • To highlight a successful treatment strategy for refractory clavicular osteomyelitis.

Main Methods:

  • A 50-year-old female with bilateral clavicular fractures underwent open reduction and internal fixation.
  • Following diagnosis of bilateral osteomyelitis at 6-month follow-up, treatment involved resection of infected bone segments and application of antibiotic-impregnated collagen.

Main Results:

  • The patient's bilateral osteomyelitis was successfully treated with the described surgical intervention.
Keywords:
Clavicle infectionClavicle osteomyelitisOsteomyelitis

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  • The treatment resulted in improved quality of life without functional loss.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgical excision of infected clavicular segments is a viable treatment for persistent osteomyelitis.
    • Management may involve hardware removal, debridement, and potential muscle flap coverage for defects.