Acute clavicular osteomyelitis is a rare disease, occurring in about 0–7% of all pediatric
cases of osteomyelitis. The literature on the topic is sparse. Here we discuss a case
of clavicular osteomyelitis and review previous case reports of acute clavicular osteomyelitis
in children. In addition, we will review general management principles of osteomyelitis
in children as they pertain to clavicular osteomyelitis.
Keywords
Acute clavicular osteomyelitis - children
