The role of synovial fluid analysis in the detection of periprosthetic hip and knee infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionSynovial fluid analysis is adequate in differentiating patients with periprosthetic hip and knee infections. Our data confirms international guidelines suggesting the use of 3000 cell/ μL as cutoff threshold for synovial fluid white blood cell count. Since an anatomic site effect has been demonstrated, the goal of future studies will be to identify different cutoffs for hip and knee prostheses.

Source: International Orthopaedics - March 9, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research