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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Rheumatology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis is an uncommon condition, often associated with risk factors like diabetes or immunosuppression.
  • Staphylococcus aureus is the most frequent causative pathogen in septic arthritis cases.

Observation:

  • A 47-year-old male presented with chest mass, low-grade fevers, and right sternoclavicular joint inflammation.
  • CT imaging confirmed septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint.
  • The patient declined joint aspiration and surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Empirical treatment for Staphylococcus aureus was initiated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
  • The patient showed a positive response to antibiotic therapy alone.
  • This represents a novel approach to treating sternoclavicular septic arthritis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like sternoclavicular septic arthritis in the emergency department.
  • Demonstrates the potential efficacy of outpatient oral antibiotic therapy for sternoclavicular septic arthritis.
  • Suggests trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole as a viable treatment option for this rare condition.