Intraoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Contamination

Arthroscopy Charles B. Pasque M.D., et al. - Intraoperative anterior cruciate ligament graft contamination is a rare but potentially devastating occurrence for any surgeon to encounter...After implantation of the graft, additional intraoperative and postoperative intravenous antibiotic and/or oral antibiotic administration is also recommended for the first 1 to 2 weeks. Close clinical follow-up is also very important the first 6 weeks postoperatively and should include candid communication with the patient and family Read article: http://www.mdlinx.com/OrthoLinx/xml-article.cfm/1796726.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 March 2007 )