Cases of periprosthetic joint infections in which initial treatment failed (n = 16)
| Outcome | No. of cases |
|---|---|
| One or more irrigation, débridement and bearing exchanges, free of infection | 8 |
| One or more implant revisions, free of infection | 3 |
| Failure after multiple surgeries, on chronic antibiotic suppression | 3 |
| Joint arthrodesis | 1 |
| Deceased | 1 |