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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04578-x |