The sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) is anatomically and clinically significant considering its
proximity to important neuro-vascular structures like the subclavian vessels and the phrenic …

Introduction Infections of the sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) account for less than 1% of all joint
infections. There are no standardized diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms defined in …

We report a case of a 47-year-old male who presented with concerns for a" mass" on the
right side of his chest and low-grade fevers for the last month. The patient was found to have …

A 53-year-old Japanese man experienced fever/neck pain, and neck magnetic resonance
imaging revealed a spinal epidural abscess. The following day, he developed a palpable …

Background Sternoclavicular joint septic arthritis (SCJ SA) is a rare infectious disease
process with reported life‐threatening complications such as mediastinal abscess and …

Infectious arthritis is a medical emergency whose prognosis, in terms of general morbidity
and the final functionality of the joint, depends on rapid diagnosis and treatment. The …

The sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) is an uncommon location for septic arthritis to occur in. Due
to the rarity of the condition and the nonspecific symptoms, SCJ septic arthritis can be …

Background Sternoclavicular joint infection (SJI), to include septic arthritis (SA), is a rare
cause of chest pain and is often found in patients with significant risk factors and sources for …

Objective Evaluate the microbial yield and factors predicting culture positivity for image-
guided arthrocentesis of suspected septic sternoclavicular (SC) arthritis. Materials and …

BACKGROUND Septic arthritis of the manubriosternal joint is a diagnostic challenge due to
its rarity and anatomical characteristic. Conventional ultrasound, plain radiographs, and …