Arthrodesis of the shoulder after septic arthritis

Description: We analysed the long-term results of arthrodesis of the shoulder after infection in 15 patients. At the time of operation, 14 cultures were positive for Staphylococcus aureus. The mean follow-up was 8.3 years (3 to 14) and 90% of the patients were satisfied with the outcome.
The complication rate was higher in patients with active sepsis but the younger the patient and the fewer number of previous operations (<50 years, Arthrodesis of the shoulder after septic arthritis LONG-TERM RESULTS M. Wick, E. J. Müller, T. Ambacher, U. Hebler, G. Muhr, F. Kutscha-Lissberg JBJS B VOL. 85-B, No. 5, JULY 2003 full text