The Double DAIR: A 2-Stage Debridement with Prosthesis-Retention Protocol for Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infections

Abstract

Thorough debridement is key to successful infection control of infection.Antibiotic-loaded bone cement has repeatedly been demonstrated to be safe, and we recommend its use^28-31.Extended oral antibiotics following debridement with component retention can increase infection-free survivorship³².