Authors: Karan Goswami, Hannah Groff
RECOMMENDATION: There is limited evidence to support a difference in the organism profile causing SSIs and PJIs between hip and knee arthroplasty. Isolated studies have reported an increased prevalence of Streptococcal and culture-negative PJI around the knee, whereas, Staphylococcal, Enterococcal, Pseudomonal PJIs may be more prevalent around the hip. Further work regarding the different flora in these respective body regions is needed, as it may determine antibiotic selection.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 92%, Disagree: 4%, Abstain: 4% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)
