Do patients with adverse local tissue reactions (ALTRs) have a higher incidence of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs)?

Authors: Benjamin A. McArthur, Michael Cross, John Andrawis, Carl Nunziato, Andrea Leyton-Mange

RECOMMENDATION: Yes. Patients with ALTRs appear to have a higher incidence of PJIs.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 95%, Disagree: 2%, Abstain: 3% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)