Necrotising fasciitis following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A case report.
Necrotising fasciitis is a rapidly progressive and life threatening soft tissue infection that primarily involves the superficial fascia. It can be a difficult condition to diagnose in its early stages and requires aggressive surgical and supportive management if devastating consequences are to be avoided. We describe a case of necrotising fasciitis following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a hamstring graft. To our knowledge this has not been previously reported. Following radical debridement, reconstructive surgery and intensive physiotherapy our patient has made a satisfactory recovery.
Campion
J
J
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Trust, Slough, Berkshire SL2 4HL, UK. joncampion71@yahoo.com
Allum
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D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy