Are there implant materials that mitigate the risk for surgical site infections/ periprosthetic joint infections (SSIs/PJIs) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA)?

Are there implant materials that mitigate the risk for surgical site infections/ periprosthetic joint infections (SSIs/PJIs) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA)?

Authors: Paul Ducheyne, Nusret Köse, Sanjib Bhatt acharyya

RECOMMENDATION: There are various implant materials that can be utilized to reduce the chance for SSIs/PJIs in patients undergoing TJA.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 49%, Disagree: 30%, Abstain: 21% (NO Consensus)

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