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 residual adjoining abscess due to methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) sepsis.We report a newborn female with right shoulder abscess that developed chronic clavicular King HP Foundation osteomyelitis in follow-up period after drainage.
She required multiple drainage procedures and was later successfully managed with bone curettage and debridement.We report this case to highlight that a MRSA abscess may recur Faber Cooker Hood Grèxia 330.0543.464 220 - 240 V gres dk bk a60 p1705 due to residual infection from a chronic osteomyelitis sinus.It may be misdiagnosed as hypergranulation tissue of nonhealing wound leading to inappropriate delay in treatment.High index of suspicion, aggressive initial management, and regular follow-up are imperative to prevent this morbid complication.