Diagnosis of periprosthetic infection following total hip arthroplasty – evaluation of the diagnostic values of pre- and intraoperative parameters and the associated strategy to preoperatively select patients with a high probability of joint infection

Diagnosis of periprosthetic infection following total hip arthroplasty – evaluation of the diagnostic values of pre- and intraoperative parameters and the associated strategy to preoperatively select patients with a high probability of joint infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The correct diagnosis of a prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is crucial for adequate surgical treatment. The detection may be a challenge since presentation and preoperative tests are not always obvious and precise. This prospective s...

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Main Authors: Perka Carsten, Strube Patrick, Hasart Olaf, Morawietz Lars, Müller Michael, Tohtz Stephan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/31

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