Should bone graft or cement be removed in treatment for subacute or chronic shoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Should bone graft or cement be removed in treatment for subacute or chronic shoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Author: Michael Khazzam
RECOMMENDATION: Unknown. There are no reported investigations to guide the decision-making process regarding how to manage cement and/or autograft bone graft in the sett ing of shoulder PJI. An att empt should be made to remove all loose, necrotic and foreign material.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Consensus
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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