Accuracy of Synovial Leukocyte and Polymorphonuclear Cell Count in Patients with Shoulder Prosthetic Joint Infection

Joint aspiration in suspected infected implants is a validated diagnostic method in establishing the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Cut-off values for synovial leukocyte counts and differentials are well described for patients with hip and knee PJI. In 19 failed shoulder implants, a...

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Published in:Journal of bone and joint infection 2018-11, Vol.3 (5), p.245-248
Main Authors: Strahm, Carol, Zdravkovic, Vilijam, Egidy, Claus, Jost, Bernhard
Format: Article
Language:English
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Health aspects
Prostheses and implants
Short Communication
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Summary:Joint aspiration in suspected infected implants is a validated diagnostic method in establishing the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Cut-off values for synovial leukocyte counts and differentials are well described for patients with hip and knee PJI. In 19 failed shoulder implants, a leucocyte count of >12.2 G/L had a sensitivity and specificity of 92% and 100% respectively; A differential of >54% neutrophils had a sensitivity of 100 % and a specificity of 75%.
ISSN:2206-3552
2206-3552
DOI:10.7150/jbji.29289