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01-03-2016 | Review Article

Managing septic arthritis after knee ligament reconstruction

Authors: Raúl Torres-Claramunt, Pablo Gelber, Xavier Pelfort, Pedro Hinarejos, Joan Leal-Blanquet, Daniel Pérez-Prieto, Joan C. Monllau

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 3/2016

Abstract

Purpose

Joint infection after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is uncommon but has potentially serious consequences for the graft and articular cartilage. Most recently published series are in agreement that an urgent arthroscopic washout and antibiotic treatment are mandatory to preserve both graft and cartilage. However, several questions have not as yet been touched upon.

Methods

We performed a literature review to assess the most interesting series published about this issue.

Results

In this review, a management protocol is first presented that discusses the different diagnostic parameters to consider and surgical and antibiotic treatment suggested according to the literature. Outcomes published in different series are also discussed.

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Title: Managing septic arthritis after knee ligament reconstruction
Authors: Raúl Torres-Claramunt
Pablo Gelber
Xavier Pelfort
Pedro Hinarejos
Joan Leal-Blanquet
Daniel Pérez-Prieto
Joan C. Monllau
Publication date: 01-03-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-015-2884-6

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Managing septic arthritis after knee ligament reconstruction

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

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Abstract

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Results

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