Chronic Osteomyelitis of Clavicle in a Neonate: Report of Morbid Complication of Adjoining MRSA Abscess

• Main Authors: Shishir Murugharaj Suranigi (Author), Manoj Joshi (Author), Pascal Noel Deniese (Author), Kanagasabai Rangasamy (Author), Syed Najimudeen (Author), James J. Gnanadoss (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Osteomyelitis of clavicle is rare in neonates. Acute osteomyelitis of clavicle accounts for less than 3% of all osteomyelitis cases. It may occur due to contiguous spread, due to hematogenous spread, or secondary to subclavian catheterization. Chronic osteomyelitis may occur as a complication of res...