Pre-operative intra-articular deep tissue sampling with novel retrograde forceps improves the diagnostics in periprosthetic joint infection.

Wimmer, Matthias D

Pre-operative intra-articular deep tissue sampling with novel retrograde forceps improves the diagnostics in periprosthetic joint infection. [electronic resource] - International orthopaedics 07 2017 - 1355-1359 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article

1432-5195

10.1007/s00264-016-3366-1 doi


Aged
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects
Biopsy--instrumentation
Female
Humans
Male
Preoperative Care
Prospective Studies
Prosthesis-Related Infections--diagnosis
Surgical Instruments
Synovial Fluid--microbiology
Synovial Membrane--microbiology