Recent Biventricular ICD Replacement as Suspected Infectious Source of MRSA Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder: A Case Study
Document Type
Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access
Publication Date
5-9-2025
Abstract
Septic arthritis is common in children and adults > 55, and most attributable to Staphylococcus aureus via hematogenous spread, direct joint seeding, or contiguous infection spread. Shoulder septic arthritis accounts for 3-15% of cases, often resulting in recurrent joint infection and decreased joint function. Emergency department (ED) management is complicated by many mimics, and the need for high clinical suspicion due to a lack of adequate sensitivity in peripheral WBC, ESR, and comorbidities alone. However, early diagnosis is key in reducing morbidity and mortality, estimated as high as 11%. Postoperative bloodstream infection is a known risk of de novo cardiac device implantation and system revisions. Although both Septic arthritis and cardiac device infections are well described in the literature, there is very little that links the two.
Recommended Citation
Gonzales A, Latosinsky A. Recent biventricular ICD replacement as suspected infectious source of MRSA septic arthritis of the shoulder: a case study. Presented at: Research Day Corewell Health West; 2025 May 9; Grand Rapids, MI.
Comments
2025 Research Day Corewell Health West, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9, 2025. Abstract 1789