What is the relevance of unexpected positive cultures (UPC) in revision shoulder arthroplasty without clinical or radiographic signs of infection?

What is the relevance of unexpected positive cultures (UPC) in revision shoulder arthroplasty without clinical or radiographic signs of infection?

Authors: Grant E. Garrigues, Carlos Torrens, Japp Willems, Kevin C. Wall, Leila Ledbetter
RECOMMENDATION: The relevance of unexpected positive cultures is unknown.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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