Vancomycin presoak reduces infection in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To compare the effect of vancomycin presoak treatment of grafts during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on the incidence of postoperative infection or septic arthritis.

Methods

Studies published before May 3, 2022 investigating vancomycin presoak of grafts during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were searched in the PubMed and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Studies were screened, and data on the incidence of postoperative infection or septic arthritis were extracted and included in the analysis.

Results

Thirteen studies were included for analysis after search screening, yielding a total of 31,150 participants for analysis, of whom 11,437 received graft vancomycin presoak treatment, and 19,713 did not receive treatment. Partic

SUBMITTER: Hu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10074692 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature