Risk factors for early septic failure after two-stage exchange total knee arthroplasty for treatment of periprosthetic joint infection

ConclusionMale patients, fungus or mycobacterial infection, and positive culture at reimplantation were independently associated with an increased risk of early septic failure after two-stage exchange revision TKA despite normal C-reactive protein values prior to reimplantation. Further prospective and high-quality studies are needed to determine the risk factors of two-stage exchange revision TKA for chronic PJI.Level of evidence: level IV; retrospective comparison; treatment study.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - February 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research