Successful arthroscopic treatment of a rare bacterial arthritis of the shoulder due to Salmonella Enteritidis

Abstract

Septic arthritis of the shoulder is a rare entity in the developed world. It is mainly reported in infants of sub-Saharιan countries and the southeastern Asia. When the causative bacteria are unusual, diagnosis is challenging due to the atypical presentation of the disease. Treatment options are still under consideration and a standard surgical and pharmaceutical protocol in non-gonococcal monoarthritis has not been established. We report a case of septic shoulder arthritis due to Salmonella enteritidis, treated effectively with extensive arthroscopic lavage and antibiotics.