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ArticleBeijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences2021

[Management algorithm for septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction].

C Wang, L Y Meng, N Y Chen, D Li, J Q Wang, Y F Ao

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Article in Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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C WangDepartment of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China.
L Y MengPeking University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100191, China.
N Y ChenDepartment of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China.
D LiDepartment of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China.
J Q WangDepartment of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China.
Y F AoDepartment of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Beijing 100191, China.
Peking University · CNPeking University Third Hospital · CN

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Abstract

objectiveTo summarize the experience in the diagnosis and management of septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

methodsA retrospective review was conducted of all the arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions performed at Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital between January 2001 and December 2020. In the study, 65 of 27 867 patients experienced postoperative septic arthritis. The incidence, presentation, laboratory results, treatment, and outcome of all the infected patients were analyzed. The experiences of diagnosis and management of septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were summarized.

resultsA total of 27 867 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions were performed at our department between January 2001 and December 2020. In the study, 65 (0.23%) patients were identified with postoperative septic arthritis. The most common symptoms of the infected patients were fever (38.7±0.5) ℃, knee swelling, pain, and restricted motion. The mean peripheral white blood cell count (WBC) was (9.2±2.6)×10

conclusionSeptic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a rare but potentially devastating complication. The correct diagnosis relies on synovial fluid analysis and bacterial culture. Our proposed treatment protocol is arthroscopic debridement and antibiotic therapy as quickly as possible.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesAnterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionArthritis, InfectiousMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusAlgorithmsArthroscopyHumansKnee JointPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesAnterior cruciate ligamentComplicationManagement algorithmReconstructionSeptic arthritis

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