Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-525-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-10-525-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 10, issue 6
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03 Dec 2025
Review |  | 03 Dec 2025

Diagnostic accuracy of alpha-defensin ELISA and lateral flow assays for periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Benjamin R. Paul, David G. Deckey, Alex Soriano, Andy Miller, and Thorsten M. Seyler

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A total of 51 studies were reviewed to compare the alpha-defensin enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the lateral flow test for diagnosing joint replacement infections. Both tests are highly specific and accurately confirm infection, but ELISA showed greater sensitivity (87.8 % vs. 81.8 %), making it better for detection. These findings support the continued use of ELISA as the preferred diagnostic method.
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