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

Authors: Grant E. Garrigues, Carlos Torrens, Jaap Willems, Kevin C. Wall, Leila Ledbetter
RECOMMENDATION: Unknown. Few publications offer protocols for addressing unexpected positive cultures. Of these, the most common options include antibiotics, re-operation and withholding any treatment. The lack of comparative data on outcomes of these therapy regimens makes it difficult to conclusively determine optimal management.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)