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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