Conservative Management of Streptococcus pyogenes Sternoclavicular Septic Arthritis

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Good

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are the methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion highlights the common risk factors identified for sternoclavicular septic arthritis (SCSA), providing relevant literature. Further, the author summarized the case of the 50-year-old woman and compared it with the case of Strep pyogenes SCSA. The Discussion also put forth the treatment techniques and procedures based on the patient’s clinical stability. The Conclusion described how dangerous and critical can Streptococcus pharyngitis be and act as the risk factor for Strep pyogenes SCSA.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Good

Author's knowledge

Q: What is the level of the author’s knowledge? Does the author utilize all recent contributions relevant to the topic?

A: Good

Length

Q: Is the length of the paper adequate for the significance of the topic? Do you suggest shortening the paper without losing its value?

A: Good

Figures & Tables

Q: Does the author use them suitably? Are legends and notations clear?

A: Good

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Good

Comments: There are few errors found in the manuscript, which are as follows:

·       Under Abstract, 1^st sentence, “We present a case of sternoclavicular septic arthritis (SCSA) in a 50-year-old female after presentation to the emergency room…” should be written as “We present a case of sternoclavicular septic arthritis (SCSA) in a 50-year-old female who presented to the emergency room…”.

·       Under Case Presentation, 2^nd paragraph, last sentence, She remains symptom-free five months following her diagnosis” can correctly be written as “She remained symptom-free five months following her diagnosis”.

Further comments on the paper

Comments: The case report presents a case of sternoclavicular septic arthritis (SCSA) in a 50-year-old female complaining of abdominal pain and vomiting after a bout of pharyngitis. The manuscript pointed out the probable risk factors for SCSA in healthy patients. This report reveals the necessity for establishing the meaningful measures in staging and management to minimize risks of unnecessary harm among patients.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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