Table 4 Outcomes of patients with periprosthetic joint infection during follow-up
Outcome | Total (n = 87) | Culture-negative (n = 24) | Culture-positive (n = 63) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Re-revision | 2 (2.3) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (3.2) | > 0.05 |
 Aseptic loosening | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.6) | > 0.05 |
 Dislocation of hip | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.6) | > 0.05 |
Reinfection | 3 (3.4) | 1 (4.2) | 2 (3.2) | > 0.05 |
Repeat first-stage surgery | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.6) | > 0.05 |
Readmission | 7 (8.0) | 2 (8.4) | 5 (8.0) | > 0.05 |
 Within 90 days | 3 (3.4) | 1 (4.2) | 2 (3.2) | > 0.05 |
 After 90 days | 4 (4.6) | 1 (4.2) | 3 (4.8) | > 0.05 |
Mortality | 7 (8.0) | 2 (8.3) | 5 (7.9) | > 0.05 |