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)