Manubriosternal subluxation/dislocation can lead to manubriosternal septic arthritis in patients with kyphoscoliosis |
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| Authors: | N Nwaejike MJ Unsworth-White |
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| Institution: | South West Cardiothoracic Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK |
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| Abstract: | Locally deranged joint anatomy can predispose to septic arthritis which can be managed by surgical debridement. We present a case of manubriosternal subluxation/dislocation caused by kyphoscoliosis leading to manubriosternal septic arthritis. |
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| Keywords: | Septic arthritis Manubriosternal subluxation/dislocation Kyphoscoliosis |
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