Synovial fluid pH is as specific as synovial leukocyte count but less sensitive for the diagnosis of chronic prosthetic joint infection

ConclusionSynovial pH may be a useful adjunct parameter in the diagnosis of chronic PJI after hip or knee arthroplasty, but showed low sensitivity in this preliminary cohort. Future studies with larger numbers are needed.Level of evidence2a, diagnostic study.Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (Registration number: DRKS00021038).
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research