Charcot Arthropathy of the Shoulder Joint in a Patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Report.

CASE: A 53-year-old woman presented with Charcot arthropathy of the shoulder joint secondary to residual sensory neuropathy of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which was accompanied by swollen shoulder and restricted range of motion of the right shoulder. We performed a reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). The range of motion had improved 15 months postoperatively, and there was no postoperative complication after RSA.

CONCLUSION

Clinicians should be aware that Guillain-Barré syndrome can cause Charcot arthropathy of the shoulder joint. RSA is regarded as a useful treatment, although careful follow-up is needed.