scholarly journals Clinical Outcome of Two-Stage Revision after Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Sebastian Klingebiel ◽  
Christoph Theil ◽  
Georg Gosheger ◽  
Kristian Nikolaus Schneider ◽  
Thomas Ackmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
One Year ◽  
Shoulder Infection ◽  
Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection

Background: Periprosthetic shoulder infections are devastating complications after shoulder arthroplasty. A potential treatment concept is a two-stage prosthesis exchange. Data are sparse in terms of clinical outcome, including infection-free survival and patient satisfaction after this procedure. In the present study, we investigated recurrence of infection, revision-free survivorship and clinical outcome following two-stage revision due to periprosthetic shoulder infection. Furthermore, reasons for poor outcome were analyzed. Methods: Sixteen patients undergoing two-stage revision after shoulder joint infection were retrospectively identified. Recurrence of infection was analyzed by Kaplan–Meier survival curve. Clinical outcome was quantified with subjective shoulder value (SSV), “quick” Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (qDASH) and Rowe score. Range of motion (ROM) was measured pre- and postoperatively. Postoperative scores and ROM were compared in a subgroup analysis according to different reimplanted prosthesis types. Results: The reinfection-free implant survival was 81% after one year and at final follow-up (FU; mean of 33.2 months). The overall revision-free survival amounted to 56% after one year and at final FU. Patients who received reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) as part of reimplantation had less disability and long-term complications. This group demonstrated better subjective stability and function compared to patients revised to megaprostheses or large-head hemiarthroplasties. Conclusions: Two-stage revision following periprosthetic joint infection of the shoulder allows appropriate infection control in the majority of patients. However, the overall complications and revision rates due to mechanical failure or reinfection are high. Reimplantation of RSA seem superior to alternative prosthesis models in terms of function and patient satisfaction. Therefore, bone-saving surgery and reconstruction of the glenoid may increase the likelihood of reimplantation of RSA and potentially improve outcome in the case of infection-related two-stage revision of the shoulder.

scholarly journals What is a Successful Outcome Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty?

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Sébastien Roy ◽  
Joy C. MacDermid ◽  
Danny Goel ◽  
Kenneth J. Faber ◽  
George S. Athwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Destruction ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Simple Shoulder Test ◽  
Constant Murley Score

Background:With variations in joint destruction, patient expectations and health status, it can be difficult to interpret outcomes following arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between different outcome indicators in 44 patients followed for two years after a reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Methods:Prospectively collected outcomes included the Constant-Murley score, Simple Shoulder Test (SST), range of motion (ROM), strength, patient satisfaction with their care and independent clinician case-review to determine global clinical outcome. Continuous outcomes were divided in two subgroups according to definitions of functional outcomes. Cohen’s kappa was used to evaluate agreement between outcomes. Pearson correlations were used to quantify interrelationships. Results:Although 93% of patients were substantially satisfied, fewer had good results on the other outcomes: 68% on global clinical outcome, 46% on SST and 73% on Constant-Murley score. The SST demonstrated better than chance agreement with Constant-Murley score, ROM in flexion, abduction and external rotation, and strength in external rotation. No agreement between satisfaction and other outcomes were observed. Significant correlations were observed between Constant-Murley score and SST (r = 0.78). The Constant-Murley score and SST demonstrated variable correlation with ROM and strength in flexion, abduction, internal and external rotation (0.38 < r < 0.73); the highest correlations being observed with shoulder elevation ROM (r > 0.50). Conclusions:Results show that outcome varies according to patient perspective and assessment methods. Patient satisfaction with their care was related to neither self-reported nor physical impairment outcomes. Positive patient ratings of satisfaction may not necessarily be evidence of positive outcomes.

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for fracture sequelae: Clinical outcome and prognostic factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc-Frederic Pastor ◽  
Max Kieckbusch ◽  
Melena Kaufmann ◽  
Max Ettinger ◽  
Mathias Wellmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Fracture Sequelae

A Case of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Because of Rothia Mucilaginosa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janse T Schermerhorn ◽  
Donald F Colantonio ◽  
Derek T Larson ◽  
Robert J McGill
Keyword(s):  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Periprosthetic Joint Infection ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Diagnostic Delay ◽  
Infectious Agent ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rothia Mucilaginosa ◽  
One Year

ABSTRACT Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare but devastating complication of total joint arthroplasty. Identifying the offending infectious agent is essential to appropriate treatment, and uncommon pathogens often lead to a diagnostic delay. This case describes the first known instance of a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with Rothia mucilaginosa, a typical respiratory tract organism. This report aims to provide insight into the treatment of this atypical PJI, as there are only six previously published cases of Rothia species PJI septic arthritis. The patient is a 64-year-old diabetic male who underwent a right TKA and left TKA ∼6 months later. Approximately 3 weeks status post-left TKA, he showed evidence of left PJI. One year after treatment and recovery from his left PJI, he presented with several months of right knee pain and fatigue. Subsequent labs and imaging revealed right PJI. No recent history of dental disease or work was observed. He then underwent two-stage revision right knee arthroplasty and microbial cultures yielded Rothia mucilaginosa. After initial empiric treatment, antibiotic therapy was narrowed to 6 weeks of vancomycin. Following negative aspiration cultures the patient underwent reimplantation of right TKA components. One year following treatment, the patient was fully recovered with no evidence of infection. This case emphasizes the possibility of microbial persistence despite various antibiotic treatment regimens for the patient’s contralateral knee arthroplasty and PJI. Additionally, this case demonstrates the importance of two-stage revision in patients with PJI, and the viability of treating Rothia species PJIs with vancomycin.

scholarly journals The Schulthess local Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry (SAR): cohort profile

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e040591
Author(s):  
Alex Marzel ◽  
Hans-Kaspar Schwyzer ◽  
Christoph Kolling ◽  
Fabrizio Moro ◽  
Matthias Flury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Arthroplasty Registry

PurposeClinical registries are essential for evaluation of surgical outcomes. The Schulthess Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry (SAR) was established in 2006 to evaluate safety, function, quality-of-life and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty.ParticipantsAdult patients undergoing anatomic or reverse shoulder joint replacement at the Schulthess Klinik, a high-volume, leading orthopaedic surgery centre in Zürich, Switzerland.Findings to dateBetween March 2006 and December 2019, the registry covered 98% of eligible operations. Overall, 2332 patients were enrolled with a total of 2796 operations and 11 147 person-years of follow-up. Mean age at baseline was 71 (range: 20–95), 65% were women. Most common indication was rotator cuff tears with osteoarthritis (42%) and the mean preoperative Constant Score was 31 (±15). The most frequent arthroplasty type was reverse, increasing from 61% in 2006–2010 to 86% in 2015–2019. Functional recovery peaked at 12-month postoperatively and did not show a clinically relevant deterioration during the first ten follow-up years. Since its establishment, the registry was used to address multiple pertinent clinical and methodological questions. Primary focus was on comparing different implant configurations (eg, glenosphere diameter) and surgical techniques (eg, latissimus dorsi transfer) to maximise functional recovery. Additionally, the cohort contributed to the determination of the clinical relevance and validity of radiological monitoring of cortical bone resorption and scapular notching. Finally, SAR data helped to demonstrate that returning to sports was among key patient expectations after reverse shoulder arthroplasty.Future plansAs first patients are approaching the 15 years follow-up landmark, the registry will continue providing essential data on long-term functional outcomes, implant stability, revision rates and aetiologies as well as patient satisfaction and quality-of-life. In addition to research and quality-control, the cohort data will be brought back to the patients by bolstering real-time clinical decision support.

scholarly journals Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in infected shoulder arthroplasty caused by Serratia marcescens: a case report

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungjoon Lim ◽  
Jun-Bum Lee ◽  
Myoung Yeol Shin ◽  
In-Ho Jeon
Keyword(s):  
Serratia Marcescens ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Revision Arthroplasty ◽  
Sinus Tract ◽  
Complex Case ◽  
Infected Nonunion ◽  
Effective Option ◽  
Implant Retention

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most devastating complications that can occur after shoulder arthroplasty. Although staged revision arthroplasty is the standard treatment in many cases, surgical intervention with debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) can be an effective option for acute PJI. We report a complex case of infected reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) in a 73-year-old male. The patient had been previously treated for infected nonunion of a proximal humerus fracture caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis. He presented with a sinus tract 16 days after the implantation of RSA and was diagnosed with PJI caused by Serratia marcescens. The patient was successfully treated with DAIR and was free of infection at the last follow-up visit at four years postoperatively.

Complications in the treatment of prosthetic joint infection

2020 ◽  
Vol 102-B (6_Supple_A) ◽  
pp. 145-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly A. Hartzler ◽  
Katherine Li ◽  
Michael B. Geary ◽  
Susan Marie Odum ◽  
Bryan D. Springer
Keyword(s):  
Prosthetic Joint Infection ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Musculoskeletal Infection ◽  
Exchange Arthroplasty ◽  
Prosthetic Joint ◽  
Definition Of Success ◽  
One Year ◽  
Definition Of

Aims Two-stage exchange arthroplasty is the most common definitive treatment for prosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the USA. Complications that occur during treatment are often not considered. The purpose of this study was to analyze complications in patients undergoing two-stage exchange for infected total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and determine when they occur. Methods We analyzed all patients that underwent two-stage exchange arthroplasty for treatment of PJI of the knee from January 2010 to December 2018 at a single institution. We categorized complications as medical versus surgical. The intervals for complications were divided into: interstage; early post-reimplantation (three months); and late post-reimplantation (three months to minimum one year). Minimum follow-up was one year. In total, 134 patients underwent a first stage of a two-stage exchange. There were 69 males and 65 females with an mean age at first stage surgery of 67 years (37 to 89). Success was based on the new Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) definition of success reporting. Results Overall, 70 (52%) patients experienced a complication during the planned two-stage treatment, 36 patients (27%) experienced a medical complication and 47 (41%) patients experienced a surgical complication. There was an 18% mortality rate (24/134) at a mean of 3.7 years (0.09 to 8.3). During the inter-stage period, 28% (37/134) of patients experienced a total of 50 complications at a median of 47 days (interquartile range (IQR) 18 to 139). Of these 50 complications, 22 were medical and 28 required surgery. During this inter-stage period, four patients died (3%) and an additional five patients (4%) failed to progress to the second stage. While 93% of patients (125/134) were reimplanted, only 56% (77/134) of the patients were successfully treated without antibiotic suppression (36%, 28/77) or with antibiotic suppression (19%, 15/77) at one year. Conclusion Reported rates of success of two stage exchanges for PJI have not traditionally considered complications in the definition of success. In our series, significant numbers of patients experienced complications, more often after reimplantation, highlighting the morbidity of this method of treatment. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(6 Supple A):145–150.

Primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty in patients older than 80 years of age

2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (12) ◽  
pp. 1520-1525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas J. Clark ◽  
Brian T. Samuelsen ◽  
Eduard Alentorn-Geli ◽  
Andrew T. Assenmacher ◽  
Robert H. Cofield ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Surgical Complications ◽  
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Medical Complications ◽  
Time To Death ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Function ◽  
Lost To Follow Up

Aims Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) reliably improves shoulder pain and function for a variety of indications. However, the safety and efficacy of RSA in elderly patients is largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to report the mortality, morbidity, complications, reoperations, and outcomes of primary RSA in patients aged > 80 years. Patients and Methods Between 2004 and 2013, 242 consecutive primary RSAs were performed in patients aged > 80 years (mean 83.3 years (sd 3.1)). Of these, 53 were lost to follow-up before two years and ten had died within two years of surgery, leaving 179 for analysis of survivorship, pain, motion, and strength at a minimum of two years or until revision surgery. All 242 patients were considered for the analysis of 90-day, one-year, and overall mortality, medical complications (90-day and overall), surgical complications, and reoperations. The indications for surgery included rotator cuff arthropathy, osteoarthritis, fracture, the sequela of trauma, avascular necrosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. A retrospective review of the medical records was performed to collect all variables. Survivorship free of revision surgery was calculated at two and five years. Results One patient (0.4%) died within the first 90 days. A total of 45 patients (19%) were known to have died at the time of the final follow-up, with a median time to death of 67.7 months (interquartile range 40.4 to 94.7) postoperatively. Medical complications occurred in six patients (3%) and surgical complications occurred in 21/179 patients (12%). Survivorship free from revision was 98.9% at two years and 98.3% at five years; survivorship free from loosening was 99.5% at final follow-up. The presence of peripheral vascular disease correlated with a higher complication rate. Conclusion Primary RSA was safe and effective in patients aged > 80 years, with a relatively low rate of medical and surgical complications. Thus, age alone should not be a contraindication to primary RSA in patients aged > 80 years. However, a careful evaluation of comorbidities is required in this age group when considering primary RSA. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:1520–1525

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty: the role of physical therapy on the clinical outcome in the mid-term to long-term follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 138 (12) ◽  
pp. 1647-1652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Uschok ◽  
Sebastian Herrmann ◽  
Stephan Pauly ◽  
Carsten Perka ◽  
Stefan Greiner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty ◽  
Long Term Follow Up
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