Authors: Matthew Abdel, Brian A. Klatt, Shaoqi Tian, C.G. Salib

RECOMMENDATION: Several studies have demonstrated that sonication of explanted orthopaedic prostheses is a viable method for detecting pathogens, particularly in the setting of culture-negative infections.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Moderate

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 88%, Disagree: 8%, Abstain: 4% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)

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