Sonication: A Valuable Technique for Diagnosis and Treatment of Periprosthetic Joint Infections

Background. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most severe complication, following joint arthroplasty. Identification of the causal microbial factor is of paramount importance for the successful treatment. Purpose. The aim of this study is to compare the sonication fluid cultures derived fr...

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Main Authors: D. S. Evangelopoulos, I. P. Stathopoulos, G. P. Morassi, S. Koufos, A. Albarni, P. K. Karampinas, A. Stylianakis, S. Kohl, S. Pneumaticos, J. Vlamis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/375140
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