Thromboelastography parameters in diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection and predicting reimplantation timing

Abstract Background Coagulation-related biomarkers are drawing new attention in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The thromboelastography (TEG) assay provides a comprehensive assessment of blood coagulation; therefore, it could be a promising test for PJI. This study aims to ass...

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Main Authors: Tao Yuan, Yi Wang, Shui Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04578-x