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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

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01-01-2008 | Knee

Treatment of persistent extraarticular infection using a temporary cement spacer on the tibia after ACL reconstruction

Authors: Kwang Am Jung, Soo Chan Lee, Moon Bok Song, Choon Key Lee

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Postoperative infection after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is an uncommon but serious complication. Although several treatments for intraarticular infection have been reported, no report has been recorded on the treatment of persistent extraarticular infections. The authors experienced reconstructed graft removal due to a refractory extraarticular infection on tibia. Early ACL reimplantation was performed using a temporary cement spacer containing antibiotics and a irradiated bone patellar tendon bone allograft.

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Title: Treatment of persistent extraarticular infection using a temporary cement spacer on the tibia after ACL reconstruction
Authors: Kwang Am Jung
Soo Chan Lee
Moon Bok Song
Choon Key Lee
Publication date: 01-01-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-007-0412-y

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Treatment of persistent extraarticular infection using a temporary cement spacer on the tibia after ACL reconstruction

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