Clin Should Elbow.  2016 Sep;19(3):163-167. 10.5397/cise.2016.19.3.163.

Arthroscopic Treatment for Septic Arthritis of the Shoulders in Neonates: A Case Report

• Park KJ
• Lee HK

• KMID: 2353639
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2016.19.3.163

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.

Keyword

Neonate; Shoulder joint; Septic arthritis; Osteomyelitis; Arthroscopy

MeSH Terms

Arthritis, Infectious*
Arthroscopy
Clinical Protocols
Diagnosis
Drainage
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Infant, Newborn*
Osteomyelitis
Postoperative Complications
Shoulder Joint
Shoulder*
Wrist