Arthroscopic Treatment for Septic Arthritis of the Shoulders in Neonates: A Case Report
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
;
: 163-167, 2016.
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| ID: wpr-216519
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.
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Asunto principal:
Osteomielitis
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Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Artroscopía
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Hombro
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Articulación del Hombro
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Muñeca
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Artritis Infecciosa
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Protocolos Clínicos
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Drenaje
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Diagnóstico Precoz
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Guía de Práctica Clínica
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Humanos
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Recién Nacido
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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