How can superficial surgical site infections (SSIs) be differentiated from deep SSIs (i.e., periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs))?

How can superficial surgical site infections (SSIs) be differentiated from deep SSIs (i.e., periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs))?

Authors: Konstantinos Malizos, Georgios Komnos, Antonios Koutalos

RECOMMENDATION: There is no single objective clinical test or imaging approach established for the differentiation between a superficial SSI, a deep SSI and a PJI. We recommend that clinical evaluation, workup for infection and early joint aspiration should guide the decision.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 96%, Disagree: 3%, Abstain: 1% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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