What is the role of permanent resection when treating a chronic elbow periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

What is the role of permanent resection when treating a chronic elbow periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Authors: Akin Cil, Vani Sabesan, Gokhan Karademir
RECOMMENDATION: Permanent resection is a salvage treatment for chronic elbow PJI. Preservation of medial and lateral condyles should be considered to improve functional outcomes.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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