Treatment of persistent extraarticular infection using a temporary cement spacer on the tibia after ACL reconstruction.
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.
Jung
Kwang Am
KA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Himchan Hospital, 404-3, Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, 158-806 Seoul, South Korea. osjka@dreamwiz.com
Lee
Soo Chan
SC
Song
Moon Bok
MB
Lee
Choon Key
CK
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050376:Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001843:Bone Cements