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  • vancomycin Presoaking of the graft appears to prevent infection after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction a systematic review and meta analysis
    HSS Journal, 2021
    Co-Authors: Francisco Figueroa, David Figueroa, Rafael Calvo, Alex Vaisman, Marilaura Nunez, Sven Putnis
    Abstract:

    Background: Vancomycin Presoaking of the graft has been shown to decrease infection rates in some case series of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Purpose: We sought to substantiate ...

  • vancomycin Presoaking of hamstring autografts to prevent infection in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction a narrative review
    EFORT Open Reviews, 2021
    Co-Authors: Francisco Figueroa, David Figueroa, Rafael Calvo, Alex Vaisman, Joao Espregueiramendes
    Abstract:

    Hamstring autograft use has been linked to an increased risk of infection after anterior cruciate (ACL) reconstruction compared to other grafts. The absolute reason for this remains unclear, with contamination after harvesting and preparation of the graft being the most accepted hypothesis.Using the rationale that a contaminated graft could be the main factor in postoperative septic arthritis and in an effort to maximize the antibiotic efficacy of the graft, the Vancomycin Presoaking technique was developed. It has shown success in decreasing the infection rate in ACL reconstruction. In recent years, an important number of research articles using this protocol have appeared, but the technique is still not widely implemented.Recent literature shows that Vancomycin Presoaking of the graft has shown a successful decrease in the infection rate after hamstring autograft ACL reconstruction. It has also shown efficacy decreasing the infection rate in other types of grafts (patellar tendon, quadriceps tendon, allograft) and also in patients with concomitant ligament procedures or open surgeries.Despite the positive effects of Vancomycin Presoaking reducing the infection rate after ACL reconstruction, the lack of prospective randomized control trials and the heterogeneity of the different studies mean it is not feasible to recommend Vancomycin Presoaking of the graft universally for every ACL reconstruction patient. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2021;6:211-216. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.6.200059.

  • Presoaking of hamstring autografts in vancomycin decreases the occurrence of infection following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
    Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019
    Co-Authors: David Figueroa, Francisco Figueroa, Rafael Calvo, Mario Lopez, Ignacio Goni
    Abstract:

    Background:Postoperative septic arthritis is an uncommon but potentially devastating complication after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Our group started Presoaking grafts with van...

  • vancomycin Presoaking of hamstring grafts removes the risk of infection in primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
    Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018
    Co-Authors: Francisco Figueroa, David Figueroa, Rafael Calvo, Alex Vaisman, Mario Lopez
    Abstract:

    Background:Several strategies have been studied to decrease the rate of infection after hamstring autograft anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Our group started Presoaking grafts with Vancomycin in November 2015 to decrease this risk.Purpose:The objective of the study is to compare the success of this protocol against the immediate previous period in which we did not use the protocol.Study design:Retrospective cohort. Level III.Methods:Consecutive periods were studied: April 2013-October 2015 (pre Vancomycin protocol) and November 2015- May 2018 (Vancomycin protocol). All patients that underwent a hamstring autograft primary ACL reconstruction during the periods studied were included. The final outcome was the presence of postoperative septic arthritis in both groups. Diagnosis of septic arthritis was made using the clinical picture plus cytological analysis of a joint aspiration (cell count > 50.000/uL + > 90% neutrophils) Statistical analysis was made using the Fisher’s exact test. Signifi...