Table 2.
Summary of patient variables and our treatment options after consensus decision by the multidisciplinary revision arthroplasty team. DAIR, debridement antibiotics and implant retention; PJIH, periprosthetic joint infection of the hip.
| Variable | DAIR | Single stage | Two-stage | Pseudoarthrosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <6 weeks since implantation | ✓ | |||
| Patient fitness | Fit | Fit | Comorbidities | Comorbidities |
| Previous revision | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Recurrent PJIH | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Atypical organism | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Culture-negative | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sinus present | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |