Grinding vs. standard: which lab method better detects bone infection?
NCT ID NCT02598141
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested two ways of preparing samples from people with suspected bone or joint infections to see which method better detects bacteria. 122 patients having surgery for a possible infection gave samples that were processed either by grinding or by standard lab methods. The goal was to find out which technique is more accurate for diagnosing the infection.
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CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, 30029, France
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