Is there a role for preoperative joint aspiration in the evaluation of a shoulder arthroplasty for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Is there a role for preoperative joint aspiration in the evaluation of a shoulder arthroplasty for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)?

Authors: Jonathon Levy; Samer S. Hasan
RECOMMENDATION: Glenohumeral joint aspiration has a role as part of the investigation for shoulder PJI.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited
DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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