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

Authors: Alan Ivković, Rocco Papali, Christopher Dodson, Barbara Kunovac, Christopher Hadley, Eric Wicks

RECOMMENDATION: Prior to considering stable graft and hardware removal, at least two arthroscopic procedures are reasonable for the management of an infected ACLR. There is evidence for successful treatment and graft retention with further arthroscopic procedures.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

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

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