Table 1 Factors associated with success and failure after DAIR
From: Principles of mechanical and chemical debridement with implant retention
Factors Associated with Successful DAIR | Factors Associated with Failure of DAIR |
|---|---|
Exchange of modular components | Host factors: rheumatoid arthritis, older age, male sex, chronic renal failure, liver cirrhosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
Performing the debridement within 7Â days after onset of symptoms | Prosthesis for the treatment of fractures, cemented prostheses, and revision prostheses |
The addition of rifampin to the antibiotic regimen | Highly elevated C-reactive protein on presentation |
The treatment of Gram-negative bacilli with fluoroquinolones when indicated | PJI by Staphylococcus aureus or Enterococcoci spp. |