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Successful joint arthroplasty following Proteus morganii (Morganella morganii) septic arthritis: a four-year study
Arthritis and Rheumatism
|May 1, 1987
Abstract:
Proteus morganii (Morganella morganii) is an uncommon cause of septic arthritis. We describe a 53-year-old woman with severely deforming rheumatoid arthritis, who developed an indolent septic arthritis secondary to infection with this organism. She was treated with antibiotics and closed drainage, and subsequently, underwent successful arthroplasty. She continues to do well 4.5 years later. This patient's disease course shows that gram-negative septic arthritis, effectively treated, does not preclude successful total joint arthroplasty.
Insights
Morganella morganii septic arthritis is rare. Effective treatment of gram-negative septic arthritis, including this case, allows for successful joint replacement surgery.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Proteus morganii (Morganella morganii) is an infrequently identified cause of septic arthritis.
- Septic arthritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis presents unique challenges.