Management of infected extremity endoprostheses: a systematic review

ConclusionsRates of periprosthetic joint infection remain high in endoprosthetic reconstructions. Although DAIR procedures were found to have a low success rate, they remain a reasonable option in acute infections given the morbidity of staged revisions. There is a lack of comparative data in the current literature and the heterogeneity and low level of evidence does not allow for between group comparisons of results.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research