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

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

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 coverag...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Canadian journal of plastic surgery = Journal canadien de chirurgie plastique 2008, Vol.16 (2), p.89-91
Hauptverfasser: Balakrishnan, Chenicheri, Vashi, Christopher, Jackson, Ollie, Hess, Jason
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:1195-2199