Should autograft or allograft be soaked in an antiseptic or antibiotic solution prior to implantation during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)?

Should autograft or allograft be soaked in an antiseptic or antibiotic solution prior to implantation during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)?

Authors: Jacek Kruczyński, Christopher Dodson, Pawel Chodór, Tomasz Andrzejewski, Christopher Hadley

RECOMMENDATION: Yes, autograft tissue should be soaked in an antibiotic solution prior to implantation during ACLR.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 91%, Disagree: 9%, Abstain: 0% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)

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