Systematic review of single stage revision for prosthetic joint infection

Table 5 International consensus meeting indications and contra-indications for single stage revision for prosthetic joint infection

Indications	Contra-indications
Non-immunocompromised host	Severe damage to soft tissues were direct closure not possible or inexcisable complex sinus tract with old scar
Absence of systemic sepsis	Culture negative PJI
Minimal bone/soft tissue loss allowing primary closure	Inability to perform radical debridement
Isolation of pathologic organism preoperatively	Unable to give local antibiotic treatment
Known sensitivities to bactericidal treatment	No proper bone stock available for fixation

PJI: Prosthetic joint infection.