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Intraoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Contamination
Arthroscopy, 03/20/07

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

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