Complicated septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint due to Bacteroides fragilis in a healthy middle-aged woman; A case report and literature review

SCJ septic arthritis is rare and infection secondary to <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> is also rare. Hematogenous seeding and extension from locally infected sites are the most common causes. Prompt clinical, biochemical, microbiological and radiological evaluation is mandatory for safe outcomes. Treatment entails a combination of medical and surgical management in the form of appropriate antimicrobial therapy, surgical drainage, and debridement.