title: Infection following knee arthroscopy.
abstract: Arthroscopy of the knee is not a risk-free procedure. Although rare, numerous complications have been reported in the literature. Fortunately, infection is a rare complication following arthroscopy, which, when treated, usually results in a benign outcome. We present the first reported case of Candida albicans infection following routine arthroscopy of the knee, which eventually resulted in a knee fusion. A review of infections that can occur after knee arthroscopy and their treatment is also presented. This and other potential complications should be considered when performing knee arthroscopy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Wind
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: McGrath
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Mindell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries