Table I.
Characteristics of the studies.
| Study | Year | Journal | Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery level of evidence | Technique | Number of samples | Revision surgery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akgün et al2 (Germany) | 2019 | Arthroscopy | 3 | Abnormal appearance tissue | ≥3 | Y |
| Dilisio et al6 (USA) | 2014 | Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American Volume | 1 | Abnormal appearance tissue | ≥3 | Y |
| Doherty et al8 (UK) | 2019 | J Shoulder Elbow Surg | 4 | Different positions within the joint | 5 | Y |
| Guild et al14 (USA) | 2020 | Arthroscopy | 4 | Abnormal appearance tissue | 5 | Y |
| Mederake et al21 (Germany) | 2021 | Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Not mentioned | Synovial lining of the joint zones | 5 microbiological, 5 histological | Y |
| Pruijn et al31 (Netherlands) | 2021 | Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery | 3 | Different positions within the joint | 6 | Y |
| Tashjian et al34 (USA) | 2017 | Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery | 3 | Random fashion | At least 2 | Y |
Y, yes.