Open AccessReview Article: Joint Aspiration for Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Infection
Author(s) -
Dennis King Hang Yee,
K. Y. Chiu,
Chun Hoi Yan,
Florrie Fei Yin Ng
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2309-4990
pISSN - 1022-5536
DOI - 10.1177/230949901302100225
Subject(s) - medicine , periprosthetic , differential diagnosis , surgery , joint (building) , arthroplasty , radiology , pathology , architectural engineering , engineering
Joint aspiration is a reliable tool for diagnosis of periprosthetic infection. There are different indications, techniques, and approaches for joint aspiration. We recommend that it be performed selectively when infection is suspected clinically. The specimens should be interpreted based on the results of the culture as well as the white cell count and differential. Specimen collection, transport, and analysis should be prompt to ensure yield accuracy.