Use of a latissimus dorsi flap for treatment of infection in a neuropathic shoulder joint.
METHODS
Case report.


OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate the difficulties that can be encountered in diagnosis and treatment of an infected neuropathic shoulder in a paraplegic man.


METHODS
Spinal cord injury center in Germany.


METHODS
Ultimately, radical debridement and transplantation of a latissimus dorsi muscle flap.


RESULTS
Successful treatment of the infection, partial weight bearing, and limited restriction of range of motion in the affected shoulder.


CONCLUSIONS
The latissimus dorsi muscle flap can resolve the infection of a neuropathic shoulder.
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Werner-Wicker-Klinik, Zentrum für Rückenmarkverletzte, Bad Wildungen, Germany.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries