Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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Infection on Sternoclavicular Joint in Electrical Burn - Case Report -

전기화상 환자에서 발생한 흉쇄관절의 감염 - 증례 보고 -

  • Rha, Jong-Deuk (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil General Hospital) ;
  • Jang, Young-Soo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil General Hospital) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Soo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil General Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Tae-Won (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil General Hospital) ;
  • Jin, Hyun-Bae (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil General Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Hoon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil General Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Byung-Hoon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanil General Hospital)
  • Published : 2006.12.15
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Abstract

Infection on sternoclavicular joint after electrical burn is rare. No case was reported previously in Korea. Even though the disease is rare, we treated the case successfully with intravenous antibiotics followed by curettage and drainage. Successful treatment was achieved in the case of infection on sternoclavicular joint after electrical burn.

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