Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-207-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-207-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
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09 Apr 2026
Review |  | 09 Apr 2026

Is there a role for lavage aspiration after a dry tap in the work-up for potential periprosthetic joint infection? A systematic review

Sander Bruyninckx, Stijn Ghijselings, Melissa Depypere, Alex Soriano, Willem-Jan Metsemakers, and Georges Vles

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When infection around an artificial hip or knee is suspected, joint fluid sampling is essential but often unsuccessful. We performed a systematic review to evaluate whether rinsing the joint with sterile salt water after an unsuccessful attempt improves diagnosis. Our findings show that this approach is safe, yields testable fluid in nearly all cases, and identifies infection in about one in five patients that would otherwise be missed.

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