Do Sonication Results of Mobile Parts Predict Failure After Debridement and Implant Retention in Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection?
In 57 periprosthetic joint infections with presumed acute presentations, the 2-year successful outcomes of debridement and implant retention were 64% (when sonication results revealed <1000 cfu/mL) and 21% (≥1000 cfu/mL). The odds for failure were 5.2 (P < .01) when the sonication result reported ≥1000 cfu/mL.
Authors
- Loris Oehen
- Parham Sendi
- Richard Kuehl
- Martin Clauss
- Brigitta Gahl
- Daniel Goldenberger
- Mario Morgenstern
Institutions
- Infectious Disease Research Institute (US)
- Infectious Diseases Institute (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.48620/94506
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00