Comparison of D-dimer with CRP and ESR for diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection
Abstract Background Despite the availability of several biomarkers, the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) continues to be challenging. Serum D-dimer assessment is a widely available test that detects fibrinolytic activities and has been reported as an inflammatory biomarker. However,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1282-y |