What diagnostic “algorithm” should be used to diagnose infection following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)?

What diagnostic “algorithm” should be used to diagnose infection following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)?

Authors: Sam Oussedik, Kevin Plancher, Ilaria Morelli, Domenico Ravier, Nimit Patel

RECOMMENDATION: The “algorithm” to diagnose postoperative infection in patients with ACLR should include clinical presentation, serological tests including C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and analysis of the synovial fluid aspirate including gram staining and culture.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

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

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