Diagnostic accuracy of sonication fluid cultures from prosthetic components in periprosthetic joint infection: an updated diagnostic meta-analysis.

J Orthop Surg Res · 2023 · PMC9996915 · PMID 36890571

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Furthermore, previous studies have found a strong trend toward greater sensitivity of SFC against PTC in chronic/delayed PJI [ 29 , 31 , 35 , 58 ].

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However, our subgroup analysis showed a trend toward higher sensitivity and specificity of SFC in the antibiotic groups as opposed to when antibiotics were not administered (79% vs. 74%, 97% vs. 94%, respectively).

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