Total clavicle reconstruction with free peroneal graft for the surgical management of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis of the clavicle: a case report.
Patrick GoettiChau PhamNicolas GallusserFabio BeccePietro G di SummaFrédéric VauclairStéphane CherixPublished in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2019)
This case illustrates a rarely described complication of CNO with direct compression of the brachial plexus and subclavian vessels, and chronic cutaneous fistula. To our knowledge, there is no consensus regarding the optimal management of this rare condition in this context. Advantages and complications of clavicle reconstruction should be carefully discussed with patients due to limited evidence of superior clinical outcome and potential local and donor-site complications. While in our case the outcomes met the patient's satisfaction, it remains an isolated case and further reports are awaited to help surgeons and patients in their decision process.