Detecting the presence of bacterial RNA by polymerase chain reaction in low volumes of preoperatively aspirated synovial fluid from prosthetic joint infections

Abstract

In situations in which only a small JFS volume can be acquired, RNA-based PCR analysis increases the utility of preoperative puncture for patients who require revision surgery due to suspected PJI.<b>Cite this article:</b> <i>Bone Joint Res.</i> 2020;9(5):219-224.