TABLE 1.
Explanted specimens received for sonication
| Surgical procedure | Specimen type | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic joint revision surgery | Entire joint prosthesis (±fixation devices) | 224 (44) |
| Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention procedure for PJI | Prosthesis components (±fixation devices) | 134 (27) |
| Metalwork removal for infected fracture | Orthopedic fixation devices | 111 (22) |
| Surgical debridement for orthopedic device-related infectionsa | Cement | 26 (5) |
| Bone | 10 (2) | |
| Total | 505 |
a
Including repeat debridement of prosthetic joint infections and infected fractures.