Arthroscopic Treatment for Septic Arthritis of the Shoulders in Neonates: A Case Report
10.5397/cise.2016.19.3.163
- Author:
Kyoung Jin PARK
1
;
Hyung Ki LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea. oslion@chungbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neonate;
Shoulder joint;
Septic arthritis;
Osteomyelitis;
Arthroscopy
- MeSH:
Arthritis, Infectious;
Arthroscopy;
Clinical Protocols;
Diagnosis;
Drainage;
Early Diagnosis;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Osteomyelitis;
Postoperative Complications;
Shoulder Joint;
Shoulder;
Wrist
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2016;19(3):163-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Septic arthritis in neonates is a rare condition. A failure to make an early diagnosis of septic arthritis in neonates may leave a permanent disability as a result of a delayed treatment. Thus, septic arthritis, requires a prompt diagnosis and a timely treatment especially in this subset of patients. In this case report, we describe our treatment protocol for septic arthritis and concurrent osteomyelitis in the right shoulder of a 28-day-old newborn. Using 2.4 mm wrist arthroscopy, we performed an arthroscopic irrigation and drainage, to remove intra-articular debris and inflammatory tissue, and multiple drilling. We report a satisfactory clinical outcome without any postoperative complications or side effects.
