How many arthroscopic procedures are reasonable for the management of an infected anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) prior to considering arthrotomy?

Authors: Jacek Kruczyński, Nirav K. Patel

RECOMMENDATION: It is reasonable to treat acute infection of the knee following ACLR with arthroscopic debridement, repeating the arthroscopy up to six times, if necessary. The use of arthrotomy in the management of infected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) cases is not well defined.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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