Inflammatory blood marker patterns following uncomplicated arthroscopically-assisted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
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Anterior cruciate ligament, C-reactive protein, Septic arthritisAbstract
Objective
The purpose of this report was to determine the levels of inflammatory blood markers over the time after a successful arthroscopic anterior ligament reconstruction and to analyze if any variables of surgical treatment alter this blood marker.
Methods
A prospective review was conducted including all anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction performed in our institution between December 2012 and December 2013. C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and white blood cell count were determined before surgery and days 1, 15 and 30 postoperatively. Different variables of surgical treatment were collected: ischemic and surgical time, type of graft, associated injuries or type of treatment (meniscal suture, microfractures, etc.).
Results
C-reactive protein rose abruptly with surgery and decreased progressively over the time. This was the only markers that returned to preoperative levels by day 30 (P >0.05). Ischemic time was associated with high levels of C-reactive protein. None of the associated treatments had significant effect on C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate or white blood cell count.
Conclusions
Blood levels of C-reactive protein can help to take a therapeutic decision when an infection is suspected. If elevated C-reactive protein levels persist after 15 days after surgery, the presence of infection through arthrocentesis must be ruled out.
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