Sternoclavicular joint infection in hemodialysis patients

Nephron. 1990;56(2):212-3. doi: 10.1159/000186135.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Infectious / diagnosis
  • Arthritis, Infectious / diagnostic imaging
  • Arthritis, Infectious / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Sepsis / etiology
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*
  • Sternoclavicular Joint*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed