Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

Andy T. Wee, MBBS; Bernard F. Morrey, MD; Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, MD

Abstract
Background:  
An intraoperative culture sample obtained during revision elbow arthroplasty that is unexpectedly positive poses a dilemma for the surgeon. The purpose of our study was to determine the prevalence of positive cultures during revision elbow arthroplasty when infection is not suspected preoperatively, and the long-term implications of these positive cultures.