Grinding up samples could improve infection detection in bones and joints

NCT ID NCT02598141

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether grinding up tissue samples (using a device called Ultra Turrax) helps doctors find bacteria in bone and joint infections better than the usual lab method. Researchers looked at samples from 122 people suspected of having an infection around implants like artificial joints or screws. The goal was to see which technique is more accurate for diagnosing infection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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