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Nontyphoidal Salmonella septic arthritis in an elderly man: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nontyphoidal Salmonella septic arthritis is an uncommon complication of NTS bacteremia in adults. A 75-year-old patient was admitted for right hip pain, presenting with manifestations of septic shock. Following a series of examinations, the patient was diagnosed with nontyphoidal Salmonella septic hip arthritis. Treatment included antibiotics, debridement, and the implantation of a spacer. The patient recovered and was able to ambulate slowly with a cane. The patient ultimately opted for continued oral antibiotic therapy to avoid infection recurrence, rather than undergoing a two-stage total hip replacement, after achieving satisfactory activities of daily life.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02299

Authors: Dongjie Yu, Linlin Sun

Institution: University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital

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: $1,370