Open AccessPost-traumatic osteomyelitis of the clavicle: A case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
C Balakrishnan,
C Vashi,
O Jackson
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.398
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 2292-5511
pISSN - 2292-5503
DOI - 10.4172/plastic-surgery.1000558
Subject(s) - clavicle , osteomyelitis , medicine , surgery
Osteomyelitis of the clavicle is a rare form of infection occurring from hematogenous spread or trauma. This has been reported following head and neck surgery, and subclavian catheter placement. In traumatic cases, the management involves removal of bone fixation, debridement of the bone and coverage with a muscle flap.
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