Sternoclavicular joint infection in hemodialysis patients

Abstract

Infection of the sternoclavicular joint due to Staphylococcus aureus occurred in 2 hemodialysis patients. Good results were achieved in both cases by applying appropriate antibiotic therapy. Sternoclavicular joint sepsis is rare. However, it is often associated with underlying conditions, and hemodialysis must be recalled as one of the possible predisposing factors.