The sternal stalk is the uppermost part of the sternum, while the lower 2/3 of the sternum is called the sternal body. The most common site of sternopelvic stalk infection is above the sternal angle where the sternal stalk and sternal body unite, and near the sternoclavicular and sternocostal joints. These areas are connected by cartilage fibers, and local trauma and prolonged local pressure, or excessive strain on the upper extremities, can lead to inflammation. Most sternal stalk infections are non-infectious and usually present with localized pain, swelling, and possibly localized redness of the skin. However, it is usually limited to patients with very severe infections that show localized skin redness. In addition to pain and swelling, most patients also experience localized pain with pressure. Other than this, many patients do not have any specific symptoms. In some patients with infectious sternal stalk infection, there are obvious manifestations of infection with redness, swelling, heat and pain, which are usually caused by infection of the tissues surrounding the sternal stalk.