Osteomyelitis with abscess associated with acute closed upper humerus fracture in an adult: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message A 64‐year‐old female presented with malaise and fever 11 days after a closed, minimally displaced humerus surgical neck fracture. MR imaging revealed an abscess around the fracture, which is a very rare occurrence in adults. Two open debridements and IV antibiotics eradicated the infection. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty was eventually performed for fracture nonunion.

Keywords

• abscess
• acute osteomyelitis
• fracture nonunion
• infection
• proximal humerus fracture