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Glenohumeral joint septic arthritis and osteomyelitis caused by Moraxella catarrhalis after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: case report and literature review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Moraxella catarrhalis commonly colonizes the upper respiratory tract of humans, but infection caused by M. catarrhalis after orthopedic surgery is rare. Here, we report the first case of septic arthritis of the shoulder caused by an M. catarrhalis infection and outline the diagnosis and treatment steps as well as differences compared with other cases.

Source: Journal of Bone and Joint Infection

DOI: 10.5194/jbji-9-225-2024

Authors: Yong-Beom Kim, Jinjae Kim, Min Gon Song, Tae Hyong Kim, Tae-Yoon Choi, Gi-Won Seo

Institutions: Soonchunhyang University, Soonchunhyang University Hospital Seoul

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,078