Diagnostic accuracy of synovial fluid D-lactate for periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Periprosthetic joint infection is a grievous complication after arthroplasty that greatly affects the quality of life of patients. Rapid establishment of infection diagnosis is essential, but great challenges still exist. Methods We conducted research in the PubMed, Embase, and C...

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Main Authors: Zhizhuo Li, Chengxin Li, Guangxue Wang, Lijun Shi, Tengqi Li, Xiaoyu Fan, Xin Xu, Peixu Wang, Fuqiang Gao, Wei Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02778-8