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Erschienen in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 9/2009

01.09.2009 | Knee

Septic knee arthritis following ACL reconstruction: a systematic review

verfasst von: George Mouzopoulos, Vasilios C. Fotopoulos, Mathaios Tzurbakis

Erschienen in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Ausgabe 9/2009

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Abstract

Although postoperative septic arthritis is rare after ACL reconstruction, it carries a high morbidity that results in poor clinical outcome. Despite low incidence, it is important to recognize that infection and treat it without delay because of devastating consequences, such as loss of hyaline cartilage and arthrofibrosis, in order to avoid osteoarthritis development and near full range of motion achieved. Herein we discuss the pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, treatment protocols and complications of septic knee arthritis after ACL reconstruction.
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Metadaten
Titel
Septic knee arthritis following ACL reconstruction: a systematic review
verfasst von
George Mouzopoulos
Vasilios C. Fotopoulos
Mathaios Tzurbakis
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Ausgabe 9/2009
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-009-0793-1

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