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Case Reports
. 2008 Summer;16(2):89-91.
doi: 10.1177/229255030801600208.

Post-traumatic osteomyelitis of the clavicle: A case report and review of literature

Chenicheri Balakrishnan  1 , Christopher Vashi, Ollie Jackson, Jason Hess
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Case Reports

Post-traumatic osteomyelitis of the clavicle: A case report and review of literature

Chenicheri Balakrishnan et al. Can J Plast Surg. 2008 Summer.

Abstract
in English, French

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.

L’ostéomyélite de la clavicule est une rare forme d’infection découlant d’une propagation hématogène ou d’un traumatisme. On en a déclaré des cas après une opération de la tête et du cou et l’installation d’un cathéter sous-clavier. Dans les cas de traumatisme, la prise en charge inclut l’extraction de la fixation osseuse, le débridement de l’os et le recouvrement avec un lambeau musculaire.

Keywords: Clavicle; Osteomyelitis.

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Exposed bone after removal of plate and screws
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Pectoralis muscle elevated
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Clavicle covered with the muscle
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Closure of wound
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