Septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament plasty

Abstract

Septic  arthritis  is  a  rare  but  potentially  devastating  complication  of reconstructive  surgery  of  the  anterior  cruciate  ligament.  Risk  factors include diabetes, age, obesity, malnutrition and septic foci. In cases of clinical suspicion of septic arthritis should perform blood tests with CRP levels.    The    joint    aspiration    is    not    performed    routinely,    since arthroscopic  indication  is  obvious  when  the  clinical  presentation  is typical (especially joint effusion and swelling) and elevated CRP levels. The proposed treatment arthroscopic debridement as soon as possible with retention ACL graft when still functional.