| Arthroscopic Treatment for Septic Arthritis of the Shoulders in Neonates: A Case Report |
| Kyoung Jin Park, Hyung Ki Lee |
| Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea. oslion@chungbuk.ac.kr |
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Received: 28 March 2016 • Revised: 2 June 2016 • Accepted: 4 June 2016 |
| Abstract |
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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. |
| Key Words:
Neonate; Shoulder joint; Septic arthritis; Osteomyelitis; Arthroscopy |
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