Should surgeons make an effort to remove cement that has extruded into the pelvis or at difficult anatomical positions in patients with periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs)?

Authors: Berend Willem Schreurs, Rudolf Poolman, Martijn Kuijpers, Ewout S. Veltman, Dirk Jan Moojen

RECOMMENDATION: The orthopaedic surgeon should carefully consider whether the potential benefits of cement extraction from the pelvis or difficult anatomical positions outweigh the potential risks of persistence of infection.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Consensus

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 85%, Disagree: 9%, Abstain: 6% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)