Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 7, issue 2
Articles | Volume 7, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-55-2022
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-7-55-2022
© Author(s) 2022. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 7, issue 2
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22 Mar 2022
Original full-length article |  | 22 Mar 2022

The presence of a draining sinus is associated with failure of re-implantation during two-stage exchange arthroplasty

Alexandra S.​​​​​​​ Gabrielli, Alan E. Wilson, Richard A. Wawrose, Malcolm Dombrowski, Michael J. O'Malley, and Brian A. Klatt

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Short summary
Prosthetic joint infection is a complicated problem, where reinfection can occur. Understanding risk factors for failure helps optimize care. This study investigated if the presence of a draining sinus tract was correlated with failure of two-stage revision. Previous cases were reviewed at our institution over a 10-year period. Patients with a sinus tract were significantly less likely to be replanted compared to those without a sinus tract at presentation.
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