Bilateral sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis secondary to indwelling central venous catheter: a case report
2008
Bilateral Sternoclavicular Joint Septic Arthritis Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Charita Pradhan, Nicholas FS Watson, Nitin Jagasia, Ray Chari, Jane E Patterson
Primary Institution: Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield, UK
Conclusion
The patient with bilateral sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis was successfully treated with antibiotics and did not require major surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint is rare, comprising approximately 0.5% to 1% of all joint infections.
- The patient developed severe pain and inflammatory markers after catheter insertion.
- Microbiological examination revealed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
- The patient was treated with intravenous vancomycin and oral rifampicin.
Takeaway
An elderly man got a rare infection in his shoulder joints after having a tube put in for fluids, but he got better with medicine instead of surgery.
Methodology
The case was presented with clinical examination, imaging, and microbiological analysis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
An 85-year-old man with no significant medical comorbidities.
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