Introducing image-guided synovial aspiration and biopsy in assessing peri-prosthetic joint infection: an early single-centre experience

ConclusionPercutaneous image-guided SAB is a valuable technique in assessing suspected PJI, with most samples indicative of infective status and causative organisms when validated against intra-operative results and specialist MDT evaluation. Image-guided SB is a safe and useful additional procedure following failed SA with equivalent levels of diagnostic accuracy.
Source: Skeletal Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research