Clinical effect of arthroscopic debridement and infusion-drainage on septic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction / 中国骨伤

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate therapeutic strategy on septic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The clinical data of 6 cases of septic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in our department from March 2005 to February 2014 were analyzed. All the patients were male,ranging in age from 18 to 36 years old. After operation, the knee joint became painful and swollen, and ESR and CRP were both increased. Culture of joint fluid allowed the recovery of staphylococcus epidermidis. The patients were dealt with arthroscopic debridement and infusion-drainage. The clinical results were evaluated by Lysholm rating system and range of motion.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The infection of all the patients was controlled. The ESR and CRP both recovered to normal level. The score of Lysholm rating system ranged from 85 to 95,and the range of motion was 120 to 135 degree.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Arthroscopic debridement combined with infusion-drainage is effective in septic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.</p>