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KMID : 0828620070110020099
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Journal of Korean Arthroscopy Society
2007 Volume.11 No. 2 p.99 ~ p.103
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Treatment of Infection after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Graft Retention
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Kim Hyung-Jun
Moon Chan-Woong
Choi Nam-Yong
In Yong
Koh Hae-Suk
Kim Min-Woo
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Abstract
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Purpose: To report the results of graft retention treatment for infection cases after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Materials and Methods: From a group of 511 consecutive ACL reconstruction patients, we report 5 who sustained septic arthritis. All patients underwent arthroscopic lavage, debridement, synovectomy with graft retention, and treatment with intravenous antibiotics.
Results: All patients were evaluated at an average of 34 months after operation. The infection was successfully eradicated. No patient showed instability with KT-2000 arthrometer testing. The clinical outcome was inferior to normal ACL reconstruction patients. Two patients were graded as nearly normal and 3 patients were graded as abnormal with International Knee Documentation Committee evaluation form.
Conclusion: There were no recurrences of septic arthritis or bone infection with graft retention treatment for infection patients after ACL reconstruction.
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KEYWORD
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Septic arthritis, Graft retention
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