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Isolated staphylococcal infection of the sternoclavicular joint
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|May 1, 1981
Abstract:
An acute monoarticular infection of the sternoclavicular joint due to coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus occurred without predisposing factors in a 48-year-old man. Pyogenic infection must be considered as a cause of pain and swelling of the sternoclavicular joint. Correctly diagnosed and promptly treated, the end results of sternoclavicular joint infection can be excellent.
Insights
A Staphylococcus aureus infection caused sternoclavicular joint pain and swelling in a 48-year-old man. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of this pyogenic infection lead to excellent outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Sternoclavicular joint infections are rare but serious conditions.
- Pyogenic bacterial infections can affect any joint, including the sternoclavicular joint.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old man presented with acute monoarticular infection of the sternoclavicular joint.
- The infection was caused by coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus.
- No predisposing factors were identified in this patient.
Findings:
- Pyogenic infection should be considered in cases of sternoclavicular joint pain and swelling.
- Staphylococcus aureus is a common causative agent of pyogenic joint infections.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in sternoclavicular joint infections.
- Effective management can lead to excellent results, preventing long-term morbidity.