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When there is uncertainty, joint aspiration should be performed.
Because of this latter concern, joint aspiration was not attempted and both hips were quickly reoperated.
If clinical suspicion of persistent infection remained, joint aspiration before reimplantation was performed for cultures and white blood cell count.
Arthrocentesis, also known as joint aspiration, is most commonly utilized to differentiate septic joint fluid from other types of joint effusions.
Preoperative assessment is based on a complete radiological workup, angio-CT, as well as studies searching for signs of inflammation (blood workup and joint aspiration).
1. Summary/brief explanation of indications (hip and knee) Arthrocentesis, also known as joint aspiration, is most commonly utilized to differentiate septic joint fluid from other types of joint effusions.
Joint aspiration is currently the reference standard test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) despite the high rate of false-negative results, of which a major cause is the fastidious nature of some microorganisms.
These patients were all symptomatic with active disease clinically, requiring joint aspiration.
Blood was drawn immediately before joint aspiration.
Antibiotics were stopped at least 2 weeks before joint aspiration.
The joint aspiration of the left elbow revealed MSU crystals.
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