Lab Studies:
WBC 24.3 K/microL (Neutrophils 82%, Bands 3%), Hgb 12.7 g/dL, Platelet 373,000, Basic Metabolic Panel unremarkable.
Alkaline phosphatase 293 IU/L. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate 41 mm/hr. C-Reactive Protein 160 mg/L. Lactate 0.8 mmol/L.
Blood Cultures: No Growth
Wound Culture: Oxacillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus
Synovial Fluid Culture: Oxacillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus
Other Studies:
X-ray Shoulder (15 days post-injury): Widening of glenohumeral joint with humeral head depression, concerning for underlying effusion. Case Photo #4
CT Shoulder without contrast: Large aggressive-appearing collection centered around the glenohumeral joint extending into the deltoid and biceps. There was a sinus tract extending from the anterior humeral neck to the lateral upper arm. Case Photo #5
MRI Shoulder with and without contrast: Large abscess in the region of the deltoid as well as pyogenic arthritis of the shoulder with osteomyelitis and Brodie abscess with cloacal fistula. Necrotizing fasciitis would be of concern and definitely a consideration. Case Photo #6
Consultations:
Medicine team for hospital admission
Orthopedic Surgery
Infectious Disease
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