Is there a role for single-stage exchange arthroplasty in acute periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) of cementless total hip arthroplasties (THAs)?

Is there a role for single-stage exchange arthroplasty in acute periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) of cementless total hip arthroplasties (THAs)?

Authors: Rhidian Morgan-Jones, Fares Haddad, Erik Hansen, Malte Ohlmeier

RECOMMENDATION: Yes. Single-stage exchange arthroplasty can be employed to treat patients with acute PJIs of cementless THAs.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 89%, Disagree: 7%, Abstain: 4% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)

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