1. by Kai Huang, and Chun Zhang
Sternoclavicular Joint Infection Treated with Debridement, Vancomycin-Loaded Calcium Sulfate, and Partial Pectoralis Muscle Flap
by Kai Huang, and Chun Zhang
JBJS Case Connect
Volume 5(4):e86
October 14, 2015
©2015 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

2. CT scans showing areas of decreased density involving the medial aspect of the left clavicle and the adjacent sternum.
CT scans showing areas of decreased density involving the medial aspect of the left clavicle and the adjacent sternum.
Kai Huang, and Chun Zhang JBJS Case Connect 2015;5:e86
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3. Fig. 2-A Exposure was made via a curved incision starting over the medial aspect of the clavicle and extending over the manubrium sterni.
Fig. 2-A Exposure was made via a curved incision starting over the medial aspect of the clavicle and extending over the manubrium sterni. Fig. 2-B The defect resulting from resection measured 3.5 cm in width and 3 cm in depth. Figs. 2-C and 2-D A split pectoralis major muscle flap was created and used to cover the defect after calcium sulfate implantation.
Kai Huang, and Chun Zhang JBJS Case Connect 2015;5:e86
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4. At one year of follow-up, the patient displayed full range of motion and excellent strength of his left upper extremity without any pain or tenderness in the region of the surgery.
At one year of follow-up, the patient displayed full range of motion and excellent strength of his left upper extremity without any pain or tenderness in the region of the surgery.
Kai Huang, and Chun Zhang JBJS Case Connect 2015;5:e86
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5. CT reconstruction (Fig. 4-A) and T1-weighted MRI (Fig
CT reconstruction (Fig. 4-A) and T1-weighted MRI (Fig. 4-B) at one year of follow-up showing that all of the calcium sulfate grafted in the left SCJ had been degraded with no signs of recurrent infection.
CT reconstruction (Fig. 4-A) and T1-weighted MRI (Fig. 4-B) at one year of follow-up showing that all of the calcium sulfate grafted in the left SCJ had been degraded with no signs of recurrent infection.
Kai Huang, and Chun Zhang JBJS Case Connect 2015;5:e86
©2015 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.