Higher sensitivity of swab polymerase chain reaction compared with tissue cultures for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of swab polymerase chain reaction (PCR) compared with tissue culture as the current gold standard. Methods: Forty-one consecutive patients were prospectively enrolled undergoing revision arthroplasty due to septic and aseptic reaso...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499018765296 |