Voss, Andreas and Pfeifer, Christian G. and Kerschbaum, Maximilian and Rupp, Markus and Angele, Peter and Alt, Volker (2021) Post-operative septic arthritis after arthroscopy: modern diagnostic and therapeutic concepts. KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, 29 (10). pp. 3149-3158. ISSN 0942-2056, 1433-7347
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Purpose Septic arthritis is a significant complication following arthroscopic surgery, with an estimated overall incidence of less than 1%. Despite the low incidence, an appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic pathway is required to avoid serious long-term consequences, eradicate the infection, and ensure good treatment outcomes. The aim of this current review article is to summarize evidence-based literature regarding diagnostic and therapeutic options of post-operative septic arthritis after arthroscopy. Methods Through a literature review, up-to-date treatment algorithms and therapies have been identified. Additionally, a supportive new algorithm is proposed for diagnosis and treatment of suspected septic arthritis following arthroscopic intervention. Results A major challenge in diagnostics is the differentiation of the post-operative status between a non-infected hyperinflammatory joint versus septic arthritis, due to clinical symptoms, (e.g., rubor, calor, or tumor) can appear identical. Therefore, joint puncture for microbiological evaluation, especially for fast leukocyte cell-count diagnostics, is advocated. A cell count of more than 20.000 leukocyte/mu l with more than 70% of polymorphonuclear cells is the generally accepted threshold for septic arthritis. Conclusion The therapy is based on arthroscopic or open surgical debridement for synovectomy and irrigation of the joint, in combination with an adequate antibiotic therapy for 6-12 weeks. Removal of indwelling hardware, such as interference screws for ACL repair or anchors for rotator cuff repair, is recommended in chronic cases.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | ; Joint infection; Complication; Arthroscopy; Antibiotics; Shoulder; Knee; Ankle; Hip; Wrist; Elbow |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Unfallchirurgie |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Sep 2022 05:30 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Sep 2022 05:30 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/46499 |
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