Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Accurate preoperative diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) can be very challenging, especially in patients with chronic PJI caused by low-virulence microorganisms. Serum parameters, such as serum C-reactive protein (CRP) or the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), are—among other dia...
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/9/1128 |