Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
J Clin Microbiol. 2018 Jan 24;56(2). doi: 10.1128/JCM.01358-17. Print 2018 Feb.
Rapid diagnosis and treatment of an infected joint are paramount in preserving orthopedic function. Here, we present a brief review of the many challenges associated with the diagnosis of both septic arthritis and prosthetic joint infections. We also discuss the many laboratory tests currently available to aid in the accurate diagnosis of joint infection, as well as emerging diagnostics that may have future utility in the diagnosis of these challenging clinical entities.
快速诊断和治疗感染关节对于保持骨科功能至关重要。在这里,我们简要回顾了与诊断化脓性关节炎和人工关节感染相关的许多挑战。我们还讨论了目前可用于协助准确诊断关节感染的许多实验室检测方法,以及可能在未来对这些具有挑战性的临床实体的诊断具有应用前景的新兴诊断方法。