A multi-institutional analysis of sternoclavicular joint coverage following osteomyelitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2020
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) osteomyelitis is a rare pathology requiring urgent intervention. Several operative approaches have been described with conflicting reports. Here, we present a multi-institutional study utilizing multiple surgical pathways for SCJ reconstruction.
METHODS: A multi-institutional retrospective cohort study was conducted to identify patients who underwent surgical repair for sternoclavicular osteomyelitis between 2008 and 2019. Patients were stratified according to reconstruction approach: single-stage reconstruction with advancement flap and delayed-reconstruction with flap following initial debridement. Demographics, operative approach, type of reconstruction, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed.
RESULTS: Thirty-two patients were identified. Mean patient age was 56.2±13.8 years and 68.8% were male. The average body mass index (BMI) was 30.0±8.8 kg/m2. The most common infection etiologies were intravenous drug use and bacteremia (both 25%). Fourteen patients (43.8%) underwent one-stage reconstruction and 18 (56.2%) underwent delayed twostaged reconstruction. Both single and delayed-stage groups had comparable rates of reinfection (7.1% vs. 11.1%, respectively), surgical site complications (21.4% vs. 27.8%), readmissions (7.1% vs. 16.6%), and reoperations (7.1% vs. 5.6%; all P>0.05). The single-stage reconstruction group had a significantly lower BMI (26.2±5.7 kg/m2 vs. 32.9±9.1 kg/m2; P
CONCLUSIONS: Both single and delayed-stage approaches are appropriate methods with comparable outcomes for reconstruction for SCJ osteomyelitis. When clinically indicated, a single-stage reconstruction approach may be preferable in order to avoid a second operation as associated with the delayed phase, and possibly shortening total hospital length of stay.
Volume
47
Issue
5
First Page
460
Last Page
466
ISSN
2234-6163
Published In/Presented At
Othman, S., Elfanagely, O., Azoury, S. C., Kozak, G. M., Cunning, J., Rios-Diaz, A. J., Palvannan, P., Greaney, P., Jenkins, M. P., Jarrar, D., Kovach, S. J., & Fischer, J. P. (2020). A multi-institutional analysis of sternoclavicular joint coverage following osteomyelitis. Archives of plastic surgery, 47(5), 460–466. https://doi.org/10.5999/aps.2020.00717
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
32971598
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Residents, Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article