Does septic arthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction lead to poor outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Abstract Background Septic arthritis is a rare but devastating complication after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). While early treatment can prevent significant graft complications, outcomes are often inferior to those in uncomplicated ACLR. Furthermore, whether to retain or remove...

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Published in:	Knee Surgery & Related Research
Main Authors:	Ashleigh Peng Lin, Bao Tu Thai Nguyen, Son Quang Tran, Yi-Jie Kuo, Shu-Wei Huang, Yu-Pin Chen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-12-01
Subjects:	Infection Septic arthritis Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Patient-reported outcome Clinician-reported outcome Osteoarthritis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s43019-024-00248-z

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