Shoulder paralysis as a presentation of septic arthritis with intramuscular scapular abscess – a case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present a 31-year-old immunocompromised woman with shoulder septic arthritis and an infraspinatus abscess presenting with paralysis secondary to axillary neuropathy after an intra-articular injection. At 12 months, mobility and normal functioning were restored. This first reported adult case highlights the need for high suspicion of septic arthritis in immunocompromised patients and emphasizes effective management strategies.
Authors: Ana Rita Senra, João Pedro Vieira, Pedro Negrão, Nuno Neves, Carlos Maia Dias, Maria João Leite, Manuel Ribeiro Silva
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,078
OpenAlex ID: W4411099853