Open Debridement is Superior to Arthroscopic Debridement for the Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty

Background Acutely infected total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is commonly treated with debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR). There are no direct comparative studies to determine whether debridement should be performed open or arthroscopically for infected TKA. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of open vs arthroscopic debridement of infected TKAs. Methods All patients at a university teaching hospital with an infected...