Recurrent surgical site infection after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A case report

Figure 1 Wound site throughout recovery. A: Showing pre-operative discharging sinus; B: Post-operative wound showing wound dehiscence and discharge; C: Wound at six weeks after commencing intra-venous Ertapenem; D: Well healed wound.

Figure 2 Magnetic resonance imaging knee showing a fistulous communication of a complex Y-shaped abscess in the lateral aspect of the distal thigh extending towards the femoral tunnel of the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Figure 3 Arthroscopic images of the left knee joint. No evidence of purulent joint fluid. A, B: Anterior cruciate ligament graft was noted to be intact and healthy; C, D: Partial oblique tear of the medial meniscus as well as degenerative fraying of the lateral meniscus were also noted.