Diagnostic value of fluoroscopy-guided hip aspiration for periprosthetic joint infection

ConclusionsPreoperative hip aspiration showed good diagnostic performance in diagnosing PJI compared with MSIS criteria as a standard of reference. But a negative result from aspirate could not rule out PJI. Based on our findings, hip aspiration is an essential test for treatment planning in patients with pain after hip arthroplasty.
Source: Skeletal Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research