PRIMARY STERNAL OSTEOMYELITIS

case report of primary sternal osteomyelitis, a rare clinical entity, is presented. Treatment of primary sternal osteomyelitis is antibiotic s and complete debridement of the infected bone and anterior periosteu m. If the posterior sternal periosteum is not involved, it should be l eft intact. The defect can be covered with skeletal muscle naps, which improves healing and minimizes recurrence. This approach led to a com plete and timely cure.