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Complete Clavicular Resorption after Clavicular osteomyelitis with no functional deficit at 13-year follow-up: A Case

Sumedh D Chaudhary1, Karan R Lakhani1, Abhinav Jogani1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|July 10, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Clavicular osteomyelitis in infants, though rare, can lead to complete bone resorption after treatment. This case shows minimal functional deficit 13 years post-surgery, highlighting the body's resilience.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Bone biology

Background:

  • Clavicular osteomyelitis is a rare pediatric infection, typically treated with debridement and antibiotics.
  • Hematogenous spread is a common cause in children under 5.
  • Potential complications include sepsis and mediastinitis.

Observation:

  • A 9-month-old infant diagnosed with medial clavicular osteomyelitis.
  • Treatment involved surgical debridement and intravenous antibiotics.
  • The patient was monitored for 13 years post-procedure.

Findings:

  • Complete clavicular resorption occurred following treatment.
  • Despite the bone loss, no significant functional impairment was observed.
  • The patient maintained full capacity for daily activities.

Implications:

  • Complete clavicular resorption is a possible outcome of osteomyelitis treatment.
  • Children can achieve excellent functional recovery even after significant bone loss.
  • This case expands understanding of bone regeneration and functional adaptation in pediatric osteomyelitis.
Abstract

Keywords:
Absent clavicleclavicular osteomyelitiscomplete clavicular resorption

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