Subscapular abscesses: A literature review and evidence-based treatment guidelines.
Shoulder Elbow
; 16(3): 232-238, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
An intramuscular abscess of the subscapularis is a rare phenomenon but important pathology for surgeons to be aware of because clinical deterioration can be rapid and diagnosis difficult. The presentation often mimics other common shoulder pathologies with subacute shoulder pain and stiffness. Early diagnosis, antibiotics and surgical drainage are critical to reduce the spread and joint destruction.Methods:
A search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases identified cases of subscapular intramuscular abscess. Data collected about each case included patient demographics, presentation, pathology, surgical treatment and outcome. The authors report one additional subscapular abscess case.Results:
Data from 17 cases of subscapular abscess were found, 16 in the literature and one case described by the authors. Sixteen of 17 cases (94.1%) presented with shoulder pain and reduced range of motion worsening over a mean of 6.7 days prior to presentation. Surgical approaches utilised included a posterior inferomedial approach, deltoid-pectoral approach and one posterior inferolateral approach. Discussion andconclusions:
From the limited data available regarding subscapular intramuscular abscess, the authors make the followingrecommendations:
(1) Empirical antibiotics covering Staphylococcus aureus +/- methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, (2) drainage is indicated in all cases; and (3) tendon-sparing approaches can access an abscess in most locations within the subscapular space.
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