Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

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Arthroscopic Treatment of Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder: Technical Pearls to Reduce the Rate of Reoperation

  • Kwon, Ji Eun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Police Hospital) ;
  • Park, Ji Soon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Healthpoint Hospital) ;
  • Park, Hae Bong (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Human Bone Orthopedic Clinic) ;
  • Nam, Kyung Pyo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeson Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Hyuk Jun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daegu Chamtntn Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Woo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoulkiwoonchan Orthopedic Clinic) ;
  • Lee, Ye Hyun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Police Hospital) ;
  • Jeon, Young Dae (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Oh, Joo Han (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2019.11.23
  • Accepted : 2020.01.24
  • Published : 2020.03.01
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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical experience with arthroscopic debridement for septic arthritis of the shoulder joint and to report on our patient outcomes. Methods: The retrospective analysis included 36 shoulders (male:female, 15:21), contributed by 35 patients (mean age, 63.8 years) treated by arthroscopy for septic arthritis of the shoulder between November 2003 and February 2016. The mean follow-up period was 14.3 months (range, 12-33 months). An additional posterolateral portal and a 70° arthroscope was used to access the posteroinferior glenohumeral (GH) joint and posteroinferior subacromial (SA) space, respectively. Irrigation was performed with a large volume of fluid (25.1±8.1 L). Multiple suction drains (average, 3.3 drains) were inserted into the GH joint and SA space and removed 8.9±4.3 days after surgery. Intravenous antibiotics were administered for 3.9±1.8 weeks after surgery, followed by oral antibiotic treatment for another 3.6±1.9 weeks. Results: Among the 36 shoulders, reoperation was required in two cases (5.6%). The average range of motion achieved was 150.0° for forward flexion and T9 for internal rotation. The mean simple shoulder test score was 7.9±3.6 points. Nineteen shoulders (52.8%) had acupuncture or injection history prior to the infection. Pathogens were identified in 15 shoulders, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most commonly identified pathogen (10/15). Both the GH joint and the SA space were involved in 21 shoulders, while 14 cases involved only the GH joint and one case involved only the SA space. Conclusions: Complete debridement using an additional posterolateral portal and 70° arthroscope, a large volume of irrigation with >20 L of saline, and multiple suction drains may reduce the reoperation rate.

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