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Outcomes Of Shoulder Arthroplasty Performed For Postinfectious Arthritis., Eric M. Padegimas, Thema A. Nicholson, Stephen Silva, Matthew L. Ramsey, Gerald R. Williams, Mark D. Lazarus, Surena Namdari
Outcomes Of Shoulder Arthroplasty Performed For Postinfectious Arthritis., Eric M. Padegimas, Thema A. Nicholson, Stephen Silva, Matthew L. Ramsey, Gerald R. Williams, Mark D. Lazarus, Surena Namdari
Rothman Institute Faculty Papers
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes, infection rate, and complications associated with shoulder arthroplasty for sequelae of prior septic arthritis.
Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 17 patients who underwent shoulder arthroplasty for sequelae of septic arthritis. Patients were analyzed for patient-reported outcomes, complications, and reoperations.
Results: The 17 patients in this cohort were an average age of 65.4 ± 12.2 years old, were 58.8% male, and had an average body mass index of 27.9 ± 4.1 kg/m
Conclusions: Shoulder arthroplasty after septic arthritis had inconsistent functional outcomes and high complication rates …