Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-431-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-11-431-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 4
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20 Jul 2026
Original full-length article |  | 20 Jul 2026

Sonication fluid cultures enhance pathogen identification in fracture-related-infection (FRI)

Anas Zouitni, Erlangga Yusuf, Jakob van Oldenrijk, Tjebbe Hagenaars, Peter D. Croughs, P. Koen Bos, Denise Eygendaal, and Ewout S. Veltman

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This study explores the diagnostic value of sonication fluid culture (SFC) as an adjunct to conventional diagnostic methods for fracture-related infection (FRI). SFC improves pathogen detection and contributes to more accurate diagnosis of FRI. In approximately 6 % to 16 % of confirmed FRI cases, SFC influenced FRI management. These findings support the routine use of SFC alongside standard tissue cultures, with adequate sampling according to protocol.
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