Is there a role for Polymerase chain reaction/next generation sequencing (PCR/NGS) technique in the diagnosis of shoulder periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Authors: Antonia Chen, Surena Namdari, Michael Khazzam
RECOMMENDATION: There is not suffi cient data to support the use of PCR or NGS in diagnosis of shoulder PJI.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)