Table 2. Clinical Characteristics.
| Variable | Enterobacter cloacae-associated PJI (n = 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary surgery | ||
| Hip hemiarthroplasty | 4 (33.3) | |
| Total hip replacement | 8 (66.7) | |
| Indication for primary surgery | ||
| Hip fragility fracture | 6 (50.0) | |
| Conversion from failed CMN | 2 (16.7) | |
| Osteoarthritis | 2 (16.7) | |
| DDH | 2 (16.7) | |
| Type of infection* | ||
| Very early (< 1 mo) | 8 (66.7) | |
| Early (1–3 mo) | 4 (33.3) | |
| Delayed (3–12 mo) | 0 | |
Values are presented as number (%).
PJI: periprosthetic joint infection, CMN: cephalomedullary nail, DDH: developmental dysplasia of the hip.
*Determined by the time from primary surgery to infection diagnosis.