Should modular components be exchanged during irrigation and debridement (I&D) of acute shoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Author: Richard Page, James Beazley, Nicola Luppino
RECOMMENDATION: Whilst there is logic in exchanging non-fi xed modular components, such as the bearing surfaces, to allow thorough I&D of the entire eff ective joint space and removal of as much biofi lm as possible, there is insufficient literature to provide clear guidance.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)