title: Optimal management of sternoclavicular septic arthritis.
abstract: Sternoclavicular septic arthritis is uncommon. We present a case occurring after closed upper limb trauma and highlight the importance of clinical recognition and prompt computed tomography imaging. Appropriate, timely, antibiotic and surgical therapy is required to limit bony destruction and potential complications.
authors.affiliation: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay, Hospital, Torquay, Devon, UK. stevefordham@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fordham
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cope
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sach
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005436:Floxacillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D005436:Floxacillin; D010400:Penicillin G