ArticleJSES reviews, reports, and techniques2026
Low reoperation rate following arthroscopic débridement using diluted povidone-iodine irrigation for septic shoulder arthritis.
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Background: While arthroscopic irrigation and débridement are commonly used to treat septic arthritis of the shoulder because of their minimally invasive nature and favorable clinical outcomes, reinfection remains a concern. Povidone-iodine has demonstrated broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and is increasingly used for surgical site irrigation. However, its efficacy and safety in the arthroscopic management of septic shoulder arthritis have not been well established. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 15 shoulders in 15 patients with septic arthritis of the shoulder who underwent arthroscopic irrigation and débridement using a 0.35% povidone-iodine solution. Functional outcomes, reoperation rates for reinfection, and radiographic changes were assessed after a minimum postoperative follow-up period of 6 months. Results: Although the reoperation rate for reinfection was 0%, 1 patient (6.7%, 1 of 15) experienced reinfection, which was managed nonoperatively. No adverse effects attributable to povidone-iodine were observed. Radiographic progression of glenohumeral arthritis was noted in 4 patients (26.7%). Functional outcomes were significantly worse in patients with progressive arthritic changes compared to those without progression. Conclusion: Arthroscopic débridement combined with irrigation using diluted 0.35% povidone-iodine was associated with a low reoperation rate for reinfection in septic arthritis of the shoulder, without significant adverse effects. Further controlled studies are required to confirm the safety and efficacy of this approach.
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