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Septic arthritis of the acromioclavicular joint: an uncommon location

Melania Martínez-Morillo1, Lourdes Mateo Soria1, Anne Riveros Frutos1

  • 1Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, España.

Reumatologia Clinica
|October 8, 2013
PubMed

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Septic pyogenic arthritis of the acromioclavicular joint is rare, often affecting immunocompromised individuals. This study details clinical features, treatment, and outcomes for this uncommon joint infection.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Septic pyogenic arthritis of the acromioclavicular joint is an infrequent condition.
  • It predominantly affects immunosuppressed patients or those with compromised defense barriers.
  • Only 15 cases have been documented in medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical presentation, therapeutic strategies, and patient outcomes.
  • To describe cases of septic arthritis specifically affecting the acromioclavicular joint.
  • To contribute to the limited understanding of this rare joint infection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study design analyzing medical records from 1989 to 2012.
  • Review of 101 patients diagnosed with septic arthritis.
  • Selection of 6 patients (6%) with acromioclavicular joint involvement.

Main Results:

  • The study identified 6 cases of septic arthritis of the acromioclavicular joint.
  • Clinical features, diagnostic methods (including imaging), and microbiological findings were analyzed.
  • Treatment protocols and patient prognoses were evaluated.

Conclusions:

  • Septic arthritis of the acromioclavicular joint, though rare, requires prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic management.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate optimal treatment and long-term outcomes for this condition.
  • This study adds valuable data to the scarce literature on acromioclavicular joint septic arthritis.
Keywords:
AcromioclavicularArtritis sépticaHombroSeptic arthritisShoulder

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